PEWTER AND ITS CARE

As one of the leading Manufacturer's of Pewterware in the World we are conscious of our heritage and that of the city we represent, which for many centuries has been the centre of craftsmanship in Gold, Silver, Pewter and Steel. Pewter is an alloy and consist of mostly tin with a low percent of copper added to act as a hardener. These metals give it the lustre that make it the appealing metal for many purposes. Pewter is a malleable metal alloy that can be used in the manufacture of many different style products using heat and other tools. All of our products are lead free and conform to the British Standards of Pewter. Many of our products of a heavier weight are marked with the below touch marks. The spur is Edwin Blyde's registered trade mark and the Union Jack signifies British made products. The sea horse is to show we are members of the ABPC Association of British pewter craftsman and denotes the standard of pewter we use. With the minimum of care your pewterware will keep its original finish and shine. It should be washed in warm soapy water or in a mild detergent solution and dried with a soft cloth before and after use. If through neglect pewter takes on a patina, the original finish can be restored by polishing with a non-abrasive metal polish. Dishwasher are not to be used due to the very high temperatures and rather strong detergents.