From the Middle Ages until the 18th and 19th centuries, pewter products were very common. During this time, there was a mass production of glass products that replaced pewter in everyday life. Pewter was just about gone when it gradually stopped being used by 1850. By the 20th Century, the craft of making pewter products was brought back into existence. Today, pewter is used in decorative objects, collectible statuettes, figurines, and so forth.

What is Pewter?

Pewter is a metal alloy, between... Continuar leyendo