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What is vintage pewter?

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What is vintage pewter?
The difference between vintage and antique is age. Vintage is typically defined as anything between 50 and 100 years old, while antique items are more than 100 years old. Vintage pewter would be any pewter that is between 50 and 100 years old. Shop a collection of vintage pewter from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Colonial Pewter Chalice
Located in Asheville, NC
Stunning small pewter chalice. The piece has dents as seen in images.
Category

20th Century Vases

Materials

Pewter

Antique English Colonial Pewter Creamer Pitcher & Sugar Bowl Serving Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English Colonial or Renaissance style creamer and sugar bowl set. Marked on base England
Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

Early American Pewter Mustard Pot
Located in Sheffield, MA
An exceptional collectable piece of antique pewter ware. Although not recommended for actual use
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Pitchers

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Woodbury Pewter circular dome base pewter candlesticks, 1952
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of Colonial Revival circular dome base pewter candlesticks with an inverted baluster shaft and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

Antique 18th Century Childs Pewter Porringer Cup Bowl Porridge Dish
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique circa 18th century childs pewter porringer / tastevin featuring straight sides with rim
Category

Antique 18th Century British Colonial Serving Bowls

Materials

Pewter

Antique 18th Century English Pewter Porringer Cup Bowl Porridge Dish
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique circa 18th century unmarked pewter porringer or tastevin with bellied sides, bossed base
Category

Antique 18th Century British Colonial Serving Bowls

Materials

Pewter

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