Pewter Collection (#8)

Tin scrubbers in Malacca (Malaka), Malaysia. Chromolitography of the late 19th century
XEE4409040 Tin scrubbers in Malacca (Malaka), Malaysia. Chromolitography of the late 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An English pewter plate with turquoise enamels (pewter, enamel)
1764753 An English pewter plate with turquoise enamels (pewter, enamel) by Bigatti, Giovanni (19th century); 25.2. diam. cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

An English pewter inkstand (pewter)
1764751 An English pewter inkstand (pewter) by Bigatti, Giovanni (19th century); 14.3. diam. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An English pewter inkstand designed by Archibald Knox (1864-1933)

A Liberty Tudric pewter bowl with James Couper & Sons Clutha glass lining, c
1194903 A Liberty Tudric pewter bowl with James Couper & Sons Clutha glass lining, c.1902-05 (pewter, glass) by Knox, Archibald (1864-1933); 17

An Edelzinn eight piece pewter liquor set, 1865 (pewter)
985588 An Edelzinn eight piece pewter liquor set, 1865 (pewter) by Olbrich, Joseph Maria (1867-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Edelzinn eight piece pewter liquor set)

Peaches, Oranges, Grapes and Langoustines on a Pewter Plate
659298 Peaches, Oranges, Grapes and Langoustines on a Pewter Plate and a Conical Roemer on a Box on a Partially Draped Ledge, (oil on canvas) by Heem

Dishes with Oysters, Fruit and Wine, c. 1620-25 (oil on panel)
3700781 Dishes with Oysters, Fruit and Wine, c.1620-25 (oil on panel) by Beert, Osias the Elder (c.1570-1624); 52.9x73.4 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

Trade card for James Brown, manufacturer of table services and other Britannia metal wares, Paradise Street
3639326 Trade card for James Brown, manufacturer of table services and other Britannia metal wares, Paradise Street, Birmingham (engraving) by English School

Victoria And Albert Museum: Ewer, pewter, French, about 1560 (engraving)
6011319 Victoria And Albert Museum: Ewer, pewter, French, about 1560 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ewer, pewter, French, about 1560)

Page from A Cambridge Scrap-Book, 1859. (engraving)
5999100 Page from A Cambridge Scrap-Book, 1859. (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for A Cambridge Scrap-Book (Macmillan, 1859)

The Pewterer (engraving)
6004279 The Pewterer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pewterer. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

English tourists hunting in the highlands of Scotland, caught by a Scottish gamekeeper in tartan kilt and gaiters. Doctor Prosody taken for a poacher in the neighbourhood of Stirling

A Tudric pewter vase (pewter)
1764755 A Tudric pewter vase (pewter) by Bigatti, Giovanni (19th century); 24.5. high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tudric pewter vase designed by Archibald Knox (1864-1933). Model 0227

Still Life, c. 1918 (oil on canvas)
1767599 Still Life, c.1918 (oil on canvas) by Carlsen, Emil (1853-1932); 61x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still Life. Emil Carlsen (1853-1932). Oil on canvas. Painted circa 1918

An earthenware tankard, tobacco in a piece of paper, a bun, a white clay pipe, a roemer
832943 An earthenware tankard, tobacco in a piece of paper, a bun, a white clay pipe, a roemer, sliced herring on a pewter plate and a kometenglas on a partly-draped wooden table

A pair of mahogany chairs with pewter and ivory inlaid floral decoration, (mahogany
1195002 A pair of mahogany chairs with pewter and ivory inlaid floral decoration, (mahogany, pewter and ivory) by Bugatti, Carlo (1855-1940); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian

A Family Saying Grace Before the Meal, 1585 (oil on panel)
NUL120759 A Family Saying Grace Before the Meal, 1585 (oil on panel) by Claeissins or Claeissens, Anthuenis (Antoon) (1536-1613); 96.5x142 cm; Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Selling Tuttenage Metalwares, c. 1825 (gouache on paper)
833713 Selling Tuttenage Metalwares, c.1825 (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); 51x44 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Basin-maker (engraving)
668401 Basin-maker (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basin-maker. Illustration for Manners, Customs)

Still Life with Lemon (oil on canvas)
WAK64257 Still Life with Lemon (oil on canvas) by Es, Jacob Foppens van (c.1596-1666); 38.7x49.9 cm; The Hepworth Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK; eThe Hepworth Wakefield; Dutch, out of copyright

Still-life (panel)
RAF81439 Still-life (panel) by Koets, Roloef (1592-1655); 52x80.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

German pewter jugs and tankards from the later 16th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Pewterer, John Kenrick, trade card (engraving)
983970 Pewterer, John Kenrick, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pewterer, John Kenrick, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Still Life, 1625-30 (oil on panel)
2970342 Still Life, 1625-30 (oil on panel) by Claesz, Pieter (1597-1660); 48x76.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Simeon B. Williams Fund; Dutch, out of copyright

A Tudric pewter and glass coupe (pewter, glass)
1764752 A Tudric pewter and glass coupe (pewter, glass) by Bigatti, Giovanni (19th century); 16.5. high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ornamental moulds for creating iced puddings (litho)
6015052 Ornamental moulds for creating iced puddings (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornamental moulds for creating iced puddings)

Grace before Meat (oil on canvas)
BEL4328 Grace before Meat (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Silk Banner of the Society of Pewterers of New York City
NYH154201 Silk Banner of the Society of Pewterers of New York City, carried in the Federal Procession, July 23, 1788 (textile) by American School

Breakfast Piece with Cheese and Goblet (oil on panel)
3930897 Breakfast Piece with Cheese and Goblet (oil on panel) by Es, Jacob Foppens van (c.1596-1666); 50x84 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Jacob Fopsen van Es ); Dutch

Allegory of the five senses (oil on canvas)
994362 Allegory of the five senses (oil on canvas) by Recco, Giuseppe (1634-95); 61.5x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: roses, carnations, orange blossoms and morning glory in a sculpted vase)

A Pie on a Pewter Plate, a Partly peeled Lemon, A Silver Spoon on a Pewter Plate
827636 A Pie on a Pewter Plate, a Partly peeled Lemon, A Silver Spoon on a Pewter Plate, Crayfish and Shrimp in a Wanli Kraak Porselein Bowl, 1649 (oil on canvas) by Heem, Jan Davidsz

The Pewterer (engraving)
3646654 The Pewterer (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pewterer. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Shops under a Covered Market, after a miniature in a 14th century translation of
STC444546 Shops under a Covered Market, after a miniature in a 14th century translation of Aristotles Ethics and Politics by Nicolas Oresme (c.1323-82) (coloured engraving) by French School

Tea caddy, c. 1740 (oak, mahogany & pewter)
3084433 Tea caddy, c.1740 (oak, mahogany & pewter) by English School, (18th century); 18.8x25.8x15.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Still life with tomatoes, 1883 (oil on canvas)
615081 Still life with tomatoes, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 60x73 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

An English pewter inkstand (pewter)
1764750 An English pewter inkstand (pewter) by Bigatti, Giovanni (19th century); 8.4. high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An English pewter inkstand designed by Archibald Knox (1864-1933)

Still life with gilt cup, 1635 (oil on panel)
1765851 Still life with gilt cup, 1635 (oil on panel) by Heda, Willem Claesz. (1594-1680); 88A--113 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

The craft of tin pot smelter in 1480
XEE4405310 The craft of tin pot smelter in 1480. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The craft of tin pot smelter in 1480.); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Necessary to write in tin and feathers, 16th century
GIA4812709 Necessary to write in tin and feathers, 16th century by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Necessary to write in tin and feathers)

A Milkmaid, from The Costumes of Great Britain, pub. By Henry Miller
872466 A Milkmaid, from The Costumes of Great Britain, pub. By Henry Miller, 1805 (hand-coloured print) by Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dolls house of Petronella Oortman, c. 1686-1710 (wood)
2909685 Dolls house of Petronella Oortman, c. 1686-1710 (wood) by Anonymous; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Still Life with a Ham (oil on canvas)
BAG46370 Still Life with a Ham (oil on canvas) by Claesz, Pieter (1597-1660); 55.5x86 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1049752 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime)

Pewter Spoon Holder, c. 1937. Creator: Beulah Bradleigh
Pewter Spoon Holder, c. 1937

Pewter Coffee Pot, c. 1936. Creator: Beulah Bradleigh
Pewter Coffee Pot, c. 1936

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"Pewter: A Timeless Elegance" In the silhouette of a local squire and his loyal dog, we catch a glimpse of the enduring charm that pewter holds. This versatile alloy has been cherished for centuries, its allure captured in masterpieces like Willem Claesz Heda's "Still Life with a Gilt Cup" from 1635. From an exquisite flagon attributed to William Will in 1765/80 to the oval portrait of Lieutenant Colonel C V Bulstrode, pewter artifacts have adorned history with their timeless beauty. The Captain John Treasure Jones Archive showcases a tankard and coin, reminding us of the rich tales they hold within their gleaming surfaces. Even aboard the majestic RMS Mauretania, souvenirs such as tankards and lighthouses were crafted from this remarkable material. Each piece tells stories of voyages across vast oceans and memories made on distant shores. A humble pewter plate takes center stage amidst these treasures, showcasing its understated elegance. Its smooth surface reflects light with a subtle glow, adding warmth to any table setting or display. As we delve deeper into history's embrace, we find ourselves captivated by another masterpiece - "Still Life with a Gilt Cup" by Willem Claesz Heda. In this painting from 1635, pewter is elevated to artistry as it mingles harmoniously with other objects in an arrangement that exudes opulence and sophistication. Venturing beyond paintings and portraits leads us to Wallonia's Castle of Veves in Belgium – an architectural marvel where pewter has found its place among grandeur. Here it stands proudly alongside ornate furnishings, whispering tales of nobility and grace. Delicate spoons reveal intricate designs when viewed from both sides – each curve meticulously shaped by skilled artisans who understood how even small details can leave lasting impressions. Pewter embodies more than just metal; it encapsulates a rich tapestry of history, craftsmanship, and elegance.