Where is Amos Pewter made?
Nova Scotia
Amos Pewter designs and handcrafts pewter gifts and keepsakes in an open studio located in Mahone Bay on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Our artisans began making pewter gifts and keepsakes in 1974 in the vacant boat building shop (circa 1880) that houses the workshop today.
Who owns Amos Pewter?
Don Sheehan
TORONTO, May 8, 2014 /CNW/ – Retail Council of Canada (RCC) announced today that Don Sheehan, owner of Amos Pewter, a designer and retailer of pewter gifts and keepsakes in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia will be honoured with the 2014 Independent Retail Ambassador of the Year Award.
How well does pewter hold up?
Pewter pieces are often quite prized for their artistic merit and craftsmanship. Durability: Again, the softness of this alloy means that owners need to take some care with their pieces. On the other hand, they won’t have to worry about pewter tarnishing like silver and other metals do.
What is pewter melting point?
around 338 – 446 F
It has a melting point, around 338 – 446 F ( 170 – 230 C ), depending on the exact mixture. Pewter was first used around the beginning of the Bronze Age in the Near East. The earliest piece of Pewter found is from an Egyptian tomb from 1450 BC.
Can I clean pewter with Brasso?
Product Description. It is used to clean brass, copper, pewter and chrome. Brasso can also be used to polish out scratches in plastic. It is used to polish CD’s, DVD,s, screens and pools in order to repair scratches.
Does pewter stick to a magnet?
Pewter is not magnetic. None of the elements found in the alloy are magnetic, regardless of whether or not pewter contains lead. Magnetism may be used to distinguish pewter from iron-based alloys, but not from gold, silver, sterling silver, or platinum (all non-magnetic).
How do you make pewter shiny again?
To polish, boil linseed oil and mix it with rottenstone (can be purchased at your local hardware store). Continue to add rottenstone to the oil until the mixture becomes thick. Let the mixture cool. In circular motions, rub the mixture into the pewter until you achieve the desired level of shine.
What does 95 mean on pewter?
Number 95 indicates 95% of tin in the alloy.
Can you soak pewter in vinegar?
For polished pewter, use a solution of warm water and dishwashing liquid to gently remove any dirt from the pewter piece, then rinse it carefully and dry it with a soft cloth. You can also use a mixture of one cup of vinegar and half a cup of flour to clean polished pewter.
What is the hallmark for pewter?
Pewter was made and used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Chinese. The “London” stamp in the serrated rectangle is known as a “label”. This mark tells us that this bowl is indeed pewter rather than silver.
What is the current price of pewter?
Pewter is a metal alloy of tin and lead, but it’s mostly composed of tin. Tin prices generally fluctuate between $7 and $11 per pound. When selling for scrap, you can expect to get roughly 50% of the current price – so scrap pewter, therefore, is generally worth around $3 to $5 per pound at a scrap yard.