Irish Pewter
Thursday, March 23rd, 2006Pewter is not something that we would normally associate with Ireland yet pewter was in use in that country as long ago 1100AD. Of course at that time pewter was the preserve of the rich and it wasn’t until much later that pewter began to be used in other parts of society before it gradually fell out of use.
Irish pewter of 800 years ago was a much different metal to the one we see today. Back then Irish pewter was made from a combination of lead and tin while modern Irish pewter is made up of high percentage of tin combined with copper and antimony.
Mullingar Pewter revived the ancient art of pewter making and today you can see some of the finest and most exquisite pieces crafted in the traditional ways. You can see some of this fine workmanship in the pieces below.
An exquisite Irish dancer
Doorknocker
Wedding plate
Whiskey flask
Baby cutlery
And now you can purchase these stunning pieces and more for that special person in your life.
Imagine giving your new grandchild some pewter baby cutlery - you would be giving a gift that would become a family heirloom. You would always be remembered by future generations.
Give your daughter or son a stunning pewter wedding plate and you would be giving them a gift that would forever mark the beginning of their life together.
Pewter will last through time and your gift will always be remembered and you can give these hand-crafted Irish works of art to mark any special occasion.
These and more are available from Irish Elegance Imports where craftsmanship and quality come at a price that is within your budget.
