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Glossary - "The Language of Pewter"
Pewter
An alloy consisting predominately of tin, but alloyed with some other metal(s) to make it stronger and harder. Metals that have been alloyed with tin include copper, antimony, bismuth and lead. The tin content of most pewter exceeds 90%, although there are some exceptions (see lead). Used in the manufacture of a wide range of items through history that have captured the interest of collectors world wide. The definitions that follow provide a beginning to understanding the language of pewter.
Useful references
1. Peal, Christopher A., British Pewter and Britannia Metal for Pleasure and Investment, John Gifford, London, 1971
2. Ricketts, Carl, with John Douglas, Marks and Markings of Weights and Measures of the British Isles, Devon, UK, 1996