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Offline jmf

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Pewter
« on: September 10, 2024, 12:45:35 AM »
Heres some excess pewter Ive been saving to melt down. Itd be at home in some ladies hoosier cabinet too. Theres a little over 12 lbs. $120 shipped obo









Offline Hungry Horse

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Re: Pewter
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2024, 10:06:13 PM »
Is it modern lead free pewter, or is it old pewter that contains lead?

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Re: Pewter
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2024, 04:29:38 AM »
Im not sure. And I didnt buy it new, so no way to tell the age.

Offline bluenoser

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Re: Pewter
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2024, 04:50:06 PM »
Modern lead-free pewter tends to stay bright while pewter containing lead tends to darken and have a dull appearance.  Based on the pics, I would say the lot contains both.  For example, the tea pot and cream and sugar set appear to me to be lead pewter, while the goblets appear to be lead free.
Just my guess ::)

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Re: Pewter
« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2024, 05:37:30 PM »
 Most lead free modern pewter is marked to identify it as such. But, foreign import “pewter” could be anything, and unmarked.

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Re: Pewter
« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2024, 05:55:15 PM »
If you’re interested in certain pieces, Id be happy to take pictures of any markings or other details. This lot can be divided.

Offline rich pierce

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Re: Pewter
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2024, 11:27:19 PM »
If interested in buying, post or PM. If you have thoughts but are not interested in buying, PM only please. The poster is trying to sell something here.
Andover, Vermont