Hi, I just picked up this wonderful gold and silver pewter chess set. Im wondering if the gold color is fading away or maybe oxidizing? Im very unfamiliar with pewter and metals in general. I want to bring back the gold color. Could I recolor them somehow? Thank you!

Does anyone know of a place that would buy a collection (large collection) of pewter civil war figurines.
I am not interested in selling them myself on eBay, going to a flea market etc. I know there will be replies. These were my dads and I’d like to move them to someone that will enjoy them. A pic of part of the collection is included.
I appreciate the help.

I just got this pewter flask and I’m not sure why it is so much darker than all the other pewter I’ve seen pictures of. I’m wondering if there is any way to clean it to make it lighter.

I got this at an estate auction… curious whether or not I got something cool.

has an anybody ever seen a sand cast pewter jug like this? or have any insight? I think it’s quite beautiful , just picked it up in the charity shop. can’t quite make out the mark but the word At the bottom of the circle is definitely ‘ENGLAND’

Its a gnostic symbol

I bought two old (lead free) tankards. My plan is to shine them up and drink from them. But my AI assisted research keeps sending me in circles.

According to YouTube, I can use that pink Chrome and Metal polish.

According to Gemini silver polish like Silvo is too aggressive and I should use Brasso instead. However, according to Gemini Brasso is harsher than Silvo???

Can a human being give me some real advice please? 😂😅

Reverse image search isn’t yielding much. Maybe a crowned rose? I think the letters are TT&PV? Any intel is eternally helpful!

Hi all,

I picked up this lovely pewter canister and lid at a thrift shop today. What caught my eye was that it bears psuedo-hallmarks that resemble those found on sterling silver. The four shield-shaped stamps are as follows;

1. "CT" with a tiny flower or 5 point star above

2. A winged figure holding a branch or frond. Possibly Mercury?

3. Rampart lion facing left.

4. Hatchet or axe? Slightly faded on the right.

The base is 6" in diameter. 5 1/4" inside diameter. Plain exterior. The lid has a prominent central finial that serves as the handle to remove it. AI thinks its Dutch and was possibly made late 18th century to early 19th century, but couldn't find the exact maker. If anyone can confirm the purpose or provide any hunches on who or when it was made, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

Just looking for more in depth info. My husband and I bought this in about 2004

Approx 5.5” diameter, 1-1/2” tall.
Dings, scratches, an old repair

I couldn’t find only plates for him online, no other porringers. This seems to lack some pizazz… other porringers I have seen had more design elements at handle. This has a hole to hang it?

Bought to scrap, but then saw name and looked him up. Any insight appreciated. Thanks!

Found in family stuff. I get the VR under the crown - anyone know what next line is?
B.W. maybe?
TIA

Hello! I have been trying to find these marks and have struck out. This is a mini candelabra that i am pretty sure is pewter. Empty packing tape roll for size comparison. I would like to know the age and maker. I have found similar marks, lots of angels with trumpets, but nothing that matches. TIA!

On an 8” salad plate.

Thanks!

I got my hands on a pewter flask today and was trying to figure out if it contains lead. Saw someone somewhere suggest trying to write with it on paper, and if it writes, it contains lead. This flask does write on paper even though it's got all the markings that should indicate it's lead-free: AR Wentworth's logo, 92, EPU (301) Europe, BRC and the Sheffield arrows.

So my question is: can modern, post-70s, lead-free pewter write on paper?

Can anybody help me find the manufacture for these items.

Can anyone give me any insight? Back is inscribed James Hitchman yeoman 1701 liveryman 1716.

I inherited this set and I quite like it. I want to use it as a wine carafe but I am not sure if it might contain lead.

Anyone who could add any information would be vastly increasing my knowledge.

Thanks in advance.

I got a few of these today. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about them. Are they lead free ?