What exactly is pewter?
Pewter is a white alloy consisting principally of tin, with small amounts of antimony and copper. In the past, “pewter” referred to any alloy made from tin and lead. Early English pewter from other countries contained as much as 30% lead. Today, pewter used for food vessels must be lead-free and contain 92% tin, 6.7% antimony, and 1/2% copper as required by both United States Government regulations and the American Pewter Guild. If you have other questions, or wish ot order by phone, please contact 16 Hands toll-free at 877-300-8185.
