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Pewter History
Pewter is a prized alloy manufactured from
tin, with a small amount of copper and antimony
added to give it strength. Considered the
world's fourth most precious metal after platinum,
gold and silver, its ability to withstand
time and its shiny brilliance gives it great
value, particularly so when shaped into plates,
goblets, figurines, etc. Unlike silver, pewter
does not require polishing or any other special
care. It does not rust, tarnish or deteriorate
in any way over time. Amherst Pewter is the
highest quality pewter available today, with
a whopping 97% tin content!
Since our pewter products are hand made in
Malaysia specially for us, and Malaysia is
the largest producer of tin in the world,
our pewter is the highest quality pewter available
anywhere!
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