| From the Middle Ages until the 18th and 19th centuries, | | | | Giving Pewter as Gifts |
| pewter products were very common. During this time, | | | | Pewter items make such special gifts because the |
| there was a mass production of glass products that | | | | person receiving the gift will have these items for such |
| replaced pewter in everyday life. Pewter was just | | | | a long time. Also, pewter does not require any special |
| about gone when it gradually stopped being used by | | | | care. This will make the gift even more enjoyable. |
| 1850. By the 20th Century, the craft of making pewter | | | | For that special female in your life, there are a wide |
| products was brought back into existence. Today, | | | | variety of gift ideas. You have your choice of |
| pewter is used in decorative objects, collectible | | | | fine-crafted jewelry, key ring with her favorite dog, and |
| statuettes, figurines, and so forth. | | | | even beautiful photo frames to show off her |
| What is Pewter? | | | | grandchildren. You can also begin a new tradition |
| Pewter is a metal alloy, between 85 and 99 percent tin | | | | every year by giving her a collectible ornament. |
| with the remainder consisting of 1 to 4 percent copper, | | | | Another great gift idea for that special lady is pewter |
| acting as a hardener, with the addition of lead for the | | | | tableware. A touch of delight can be added to any |
| lower grades of pewter. Blue-tinted pewter is a bright, | | | | table with a variety of pewter tableware. |
| shiny metal that is similar to silver in appearance. | | | | And for that special male in your life, whether he is an |
| Pewter is soft enough to carve with hand tools, but | | | | NFL, MBL, NCAA or NASCAR fan, there are so many |
| cannot be used to make tools itself. | | | | unique items to choose from. Giving him a pewter belt |
| Quality of Pewter Products | | | | buckle would be the perfect way to let him show off |
| The high quality pewter items today contain around 97 | | | | his favorite sports team. For the avid golfer, he would |
| percent tin and are 100 percent lead-free. It is | | | | enjoy the can cooler or the tankard. He could keep |
| completely safe for foods and is easy to care for. | | | | these as collectibles or use them for personal use. |
| Types of Pewter Products Available | | | | Just remember, you can do your shopping online for |
| The types of pewter products available are endless. | | | | that special pewter gift. While there, you may see |
| Here are just a few: vases, figurines, mugs, plates, | | | | some items you have dreamed of having for yourself |
| water pitches, goblets, belt buckles, and jewelry. | | | | such as a natural stone fountain, a beautiful etched |
| Brand Names Available | | | | glass mirror or that fascinating neon clock. Click online |
| There are many brand names of pewter available as | | | | today and order the unique pewter gift that will be |
| well, such as Siskiyou, Shirley, Selangon, and Heritage. | | | | cherished for a lifetime. |