Pewter pictures and hallmarks...

[konsole]

Those 6 tankards have got to be pewter. Pewter, aluminum and ones that look like the Pewtarex stuff are what is out there for tankards.
- The aluminum ones will also have a glass bottom, but will be very light, with a riveted on handle and usually say "made in Hong Kong" on the base.
- The ones that look like Pewtarex (not pewter) are very thick with a pitted look to the metal and dont have a glass bottom, plus you can see the lines where sections where molded and fused together.
- I have seen one lead tankard and that was very heavy.
- There are some pewter tankards that arent marked but they have the same characteristics as the ones that are marked.

[imashooter2]

Haven't posted for a little bit. I've been saving the new hallmarks aside and finally got a chance to take pictures.

The take: A 15.5 x 11.5 inch tray at 2 pounds 2.9 ounces. A 3.5 inch "Virginia" cup at 6 ounces. An unusual 5 inch glass bottom mug 1 pound 1.4 ounces with the glass. A 3.5 inch creamer at 6.3 ounces. Last, a 2.5 inch miniature mug at 2.7 ounces.





The mug had a construction that I've never seen before. There was no retaining ring for the glass. Instead there was a "shelf" molded onto the interior and then the base was formed around and back down onto the glass to seal it. All one piece except for the handle.

[RogerDat]

I picked up a couple of wide & short candle sticks, almost appeared turned rather than cast. Made in Holland stamped into bottom. Gives every indication of being pewter at 1 lb. 2 oz each and a good price I decided they were going home with me even without a hallmark that I could see.

Also I picked up a small aluminum ingot mold on ebay with a raised "P" in each compartment for $15. Casts 10 oz. lead so I figure a little over 4 oz. pewter ingots. Be a nice way to turn that pile of pewter stuff into nice compact ingots with a "P" embedded in each ingot. Somewhat like a knock off of the Potter mold a member uses that regularly sells pewter in swapping and selling forum. But those cast iron potter molds run $40 for the one I saw so...

[ncbearman]

I picked up a couple of wide & short candle sticks, almost appeared turned rather than cast. Made in Holland stamped into bottom. Gives every indication of being pewter at 1 lb. 2 oz each and a good price I decided they were going home with me even without a hallmark that I could see.

Also I picked up a small aluminum ingot mold on ebay with a raised "P" in each compartment for $15. Casts 10 oz. lead so I figure a little over 4 oz. pewter ingots. Be a nice way to turn that pile of pewter stuff into nice compact ingots with a "P" embedded in each ingot. Somewhat like a knock off of the Potter mold a member uses that regularly sells pewter in swapping and selling forum. But those cast iron potter molds run $40 for the one I saw so...

I have one of each of those. The potter and the aluminum. For 10% tin/pewter in the mix its nice to have some 2 ounce ingots to drop into the 20# pot I have. So I jut fill the mould halfway. But they are also easy to put in a vice and bust in half. I got lucky and found my Potter mould in a yard sale..................$3

[imashooter2]

I have one of each of those. The potter and the aluminum. For 10% tin/pewter in the mix its nice to have some 2 ounce ingots to drop into the 20# pot I have. So I jut fill the mould halfway. But they are also easy to put in a vice and bust in half. I got lucky and found my Potter mould in a yard sale..................$3

That's a smokin' deal! I'd have injured myself getting my wallet out...

[ncbearman]

That's a smokin' deal! I'd have injured myself getting my wallet out...

they thought it was "an ashtray or something"

[William Yanda]

Here's a couple that are new to me. I will try to post a picture but in case it doesn't go, a 9 inch plate weighing about a pound and a half with a coat of arms-Paderborn by ges gesech. Found at the Restore store. After searching, I guess they are not that uncommon but this is the first time I had seen one. Also a cocktail mixer, you know, "Shaken not stirred", about 1 3/4 lbs. Found this at either Goodwill or Volunteers of America.Attachment 134378

[ncbearman]

Those will make pretty puddles of pewter! Good find.

[William Yanda]

Probably not. Most of the stuff I see from India is pot metal.

A lot of the stuff marked India is also brass, soft and bends almost like pewter but if touched with a sharp blade, it is harder and has a yellow glint in the cut.

[Sekatoa]

Good score yesterday! From from the father in laws rummaging and the goodwill.
First, from father in law...
I'm detaching this lion, he's a keeper for my favorite pieces collection!

[Sekatoa]

Now for the goodwill. Sold as an eight piece set, so I had to scrounge around to find all the pieces marked "set of 8"..... The set was $8.99! Funny thing is most were mismatched and different hallmarks! Totals weight seemed on the light side, about 5 lbs.


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[Sekatoa]

Forgot to add this from the father in law. No hallmark other then just marked "pewter", but it's the first napkin ring I've personally seen.

[William Yanda]

5# for $9 is less than $2/lb. That deal I would make all day long.

[borg]

Yesterday and today I stopped off at 14 different Salvation Armies, Goodwills, and some junk/antique shops.
I didn't find a thing, I did pick up about 60 Lbs. of WW, 1 1/2 pounds were zinc, the rest a mix of CO and SO lead.
So it wasn't a total loss.
I've got about 10 Lbs. of pewter to mix with .

[SlippShodd]

Nice haul. I gotta admit -- I'd have to keep the lion too...

mike

[ncbearman]

Yeah that lion is sweet! Nice haul. I'm due for one sooner or later. It's been a while.

[imashooter2]

Bah! Into the pot it goes.

But if'n you gotta save it, hold the handle and lower the mug body into the melt until just before the joint. The heat will transfer and melt the solder before the handle and it will detach. Probably the cleanest way to do it. Watch the joint and you will see when the solder goes wet.

[Sekatoa]

Bah! Into the pot it goes.

But if'n you gotta save it, hold the handle and lower the mug body into the melt until just before the joint. The heat will transfer and melt the solder before the handle and it will detach. Probably the cleanest way to do it. Watch the joint and you will see when the solder goes wet.

Thanks. The lion has already been safely detached, in a somewhat similar fashion. I careful used a small torch on the inside to melt the inside area around his feet to free him, but as it got close, the solder gave way in the same manner.

He now resides with a flat rabbit and a donkey candle snuffer. And that little German souvenir cup I posted previously.

[Twmaster]

Meh. That Lion would have went swimming in the Silver Stew if it were me!

[Sekatoa]

My soon to be four boy reassembled the set and made a "trophy"....it's a major award!