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- How to Care For and Clean Your Pewter
by Evelyn Whitaker. Pewter is an alloy consisting of mostly tin and it is the fourth most precious metal. It also has very small amounts of antimony and copper which is added mainly for strength and/or color. The percentage of tin can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, but most often you will find at the least 91% tin and the rest in antimony and copper.
European pewter has a minimum tin content of 92% althoug... products, articles, news
- The History of Pewter and Paktong
by Mitch Johnson. These pewter and paktong metals are usually lesser-known metals that were used to make things before they were replaced by pottery and porcelain. Pewter is an alloy of tin with small additions of lead and other metals. And paktong is an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc, which resembles silver.
PewterPewter is an alloy of tin with small additions of lead and other metals. Although it was in use ... products, articles, news
- Beer Stein Material Definitions
by Evelyn Whitaker. Pewter
A pliable compound consisting of tin, copper and antimony. European pewter has a minimum tin content of 92%. Copper and antimony are added to harden the metal. The higher the tin content, the more silver the final color. A common misconception is that all pewter products contain lead. Although used in the past, lead is virtually never used to create pewter steins. Primarily, steins are co... products, articles, news
- Discovering Rare Collectibles
by Victor Epand. I have discovered that antique dealers become too diverse in that they do not specialize in one item. There has not been a shop that I cannot find many sleepers. I would suggest staying out of the main stream of collectors of paintings and concentrate on dealers who coup de grass is furniture, glassware, paper, etc. They will stumble upon paintings within their purchases that they haven't a clue ... products, articles, news
- A Summary of Different Type of Steins
by Evelyn Whitaker. Steins have been around since the 13th century. They are beautiful pieces of art and fun to collect. In this newsletter we are focusing on the different types of steins and their characteristics.
Mettlach Steins:These steins are made of stoneware and range in size from 1/4 liter to 4 liters in size. They are the most well known and range from just a couple hundred dollars to many thousands depen... products, articles, news
- Dog Figurines for Dog Lovers
by Jarad Nelson. Dogs have been for many of us part of the family for many generations. They are a companion to the aged and a friend and playmate to the young. Each dog has a different character and is loyal and faithful to its master. These canines are intelligent creatures and can perform amazing acts and tricks, and are often used in books and films as the hero in the story. So it is understandable why there ... products, articles, news
- Antique Doll House Furniture - A Doll House Collector's Treasure Trove
by Tim Lee. Doll house furniture is easier to find these days because of the internet. You can choose from the classic to modern to antique doll house furniture. The price range also varies from one store to another.
For an antique doll house collector, finding a good bargain is an advantage. The products could either be reproductions or they could be original trade-ins from previous owners. You may find go... products, articles, news
- Steins - Made in Germany - Is it Really?
by Evelyn Becker. I'm sure you've all seen it, you look at the bottom of a stein or German made product and it says "Made in Germany". You think you've acquired an item that was made in Germany. Right? Not necessarily so!
Whether you are aware of it or not, there are some German manufacturers that actually have their steins manufactured in China! They are then shipped back to Germany where the relief decoration, ... products, articles, news
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