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'''Pewter''' is an alloy of [[Wikipedia:tin|tin]] and a variety of other [[metal|metals]]. Pewter [[tankard]]s are quite common. [[Pilgrim's badge]]s were often made of cast pewter. |
'''Pewter''' is an alloy of [[Wikipedia:tin|tin]] and a variety of other [[metal|metals]]. Pewter [[tankard]]s are quite common. [[badge|Pilgrim's badge]]s were often made of cast pewter. |
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[[Period]] pewter often contained [[Wikipedia:Lead|lead]], a toxic metal. Modern pewter is an alloy of tin, copper and antimony and is more properly called [[Britannia Metal]]. |
[[Period]] pewter often contained [[Wikipedia:Lead|lead]], a toxic metal. Modern pewter is an alloy of tin, copper and antimony and is more properly called [[Britannia Metal]]. |
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Revision as of 20:10, 15 May 2006
Pewter is an alloy of tin and a variety of other metals. Pewter tankards are quite common. Pilgrim's badges were often made of cast pewter. Period pewter often contained lead, a toxic metal. Modern pewter is an alloy of tin, copper and antimony and is more properly called Britannia Metal.
Since pewter has a low melting point, it is relatively easy to work. Moulds can be made in soap stone or cuttlebone.
Pewter was easily available in the high middle ages it was much less common in the early medieval period. It was eventually replaced by porcelain tableware during the 18th century
