Sam asked: I have this little (modern) pewter disk that I think I slightly bent, but if I did bend it the bend is not noticable on the disk. I was just wondering if even the tiniest bend in pewter will weaken that spot on the object?
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coolmomto2boys2002 asked: I’m wondering if eating and drinking from old pewter plates and cups can make me sick or worse! I washed them in the sink with loads of soap but still who knows. I realy want to eat off of it but I realy don’t want to get sick from it. hury before my [...]

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What can I use in my rock tumbler to put a good shine on pewter?

February 27, 2010

sebsilversmith asked: I’ve tried a few things (both wet and dry) but I can’t get a shine on my pewter pieces.

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What colors do I add to this bathroom- now white, dark pewter, and black?

February 25, 2010

liberty asked: This bathroom has a 6 ft. clawfoot bathtub and black and white octagonal floor tiles. The radiator and towel bar are dark pewter. I have to choose towels, shower curtain and art to hang here, as well as some kind of (small) shelving, standing or hanging, I’m not sure which. How would you [...]

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Is it bad to put pewter in a fish tank?

February 24, 2010

WackyJacky asked: I have these little pewter pieces that would look really cool at the bottom of my fish tank, but I’m worried that having pewter in the tank might be harmful to my beta. Do you think he’ll be okay if they’re in it?

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We are remodeling our bathroom. What is in style as far as chrome, pewter or brass?

February 23, 2010

Jeffrey H asked: We need to buy the fawcet and shower fixtures and I want something in style. Is Pewter more in style than brass or chrome now?

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How much is my Micheal Ricker pewter worth?

February 21, 2010

hawkeyesvinyl asked: I have a Micheal Ricker pewter collection that I have had for several years. I have lots of pieces that are probably very valuble, but since he has passed away they have not appraised any more of his pieces. I would like a quick inexpensive way to get an estimate of these pieces [...]

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What’s the difference between the color Silver and Pewter?

February 21, 2010

cap3382 asked: The vehicle on the car lot said the color was Pewter. Looked Silver to me. What is the difference?

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Assuming you will drink it within a day or two, Is it safe to keep Whiskey or Brandy in a pewter flask?

February 20, 2010

“Kh a a a a a n n” ! ! asked: Can you store whisky and brandy in a flask vessel made of pewter? Lots of flasks are made for this purpose, but are they okay to use?
Actually I just did some research, and found that there are pewter flask makers that use no [...]

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What’s best for liquor hip flasks, stainless steel, pewter or something else?

February 16, 2010

petesalty asked: I’ve got a very good friend who’s turning 40 next month and as part of his present I’d like to buy him a high quality hip flask. What’s the best material to look for here, stainless steel, pewter or maybe some glass/metal combination? Any suggestions on where to buy would also be [...]

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