Saturday, November 7, 2009

Pewter Poor Mans Silver~Get yourself some

"Pewter was called the “the poor man’s silver” prior to the 19th century, but was actually a prestige item among those who could afford it. Pewter is tailor-made for patina. Because its malleable composition causes it to show wear easily, the nicks, dents, and scratches it accumulates (in some cases over centuries) translate into platters, pitchers, spoons, and tankards that nonchalantly flaunt their age. Because of this, antique examples can be at once casual and elegant, with sophisticated forms married to a charmingly humble substance. That versatility is the key to pewter’s popularity. It is ideal for table settings and convivial entertaining in interiors that run the gamut from traditional to contemporary.






Old Pewter pitcher, used as a vase


Pewter charger



Pewter Vase & ornate gravy bowl



Pewter on display in a cupboard



Used to hold holiday candy



Old pewter being used for dinner ware



A heart shaped Pewter platter with a dessert , YUM


Pitcher of roses in a beautiful Pewter Pitcher

The patina that old Pewter has cannot be duplicated, with new pewter, it wears so well with age.
I have a collection of old Pewter that I love.
I find it at yard sales, flea markets, estate sales.  It can get costly, just set a budget for yourself
when you are looking.  If you don't have any, get some, it is so beautiful

Blessings~Cheryl

3 comments:

  1. Well, I guess I'm a 'poorman', cause I sure would rather have aged pewter than shiney silver any day! I agree that there is something so appealing about the patina of pewter as well as old zinc and galvanized metals! I only have a few pieces of pewter, but am always on the prowl for a good bargain! Have a great day,
    Susie

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  2. I love pewter ~ it's so beautiful! and I am really enjoying your blog & all the yummy eye candy. We have very similar styles!

    I am passing along the Kreative Blogger award to you! Please stop by my blog to get details.

    Shellagh

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