arliest pewter vessels date back to 1500 B.C. By the end of the 16th Century pewter crafting's popularity resulted in guilds forming throughout Europe. Its appeal continued with colonists who often stamped pewter with marks that replicated English masters. At least 14 craftsmen were working in pewter before 1700 in the colonies.

Prior to 1800, the metal was comprised of tin, copper, lead, zinc, and or bismuth, but English and American craftsmen discovered that the addition of antimony and exclusion of lead created a stronger, safer alloy. Britannia pewter, as it was called, was harder and more brilliant, giving it a greater appeal to the public.

Pewterers benefited too, for the stronger metal allowed craftsmen to shape forms on lathes, or by die stamping. Old World Pewter uses these same time honored methods of handcrafting beautiful pewter wares. Lost casting, lathes, and stamping create finely finished and detailed pieces that will endure generations of daily family use.