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  2. Pewter - Wikipedia

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    Pewter was a leading material for producing plates, cups, and bowls before the wide adoption of porcelain. Mass production of pottery, porcelain and glass products have almost universally replaced pewter in daily life, although pewter artifacts continue to be produced, mainly as decorative or specialty items. Pewter was also used around East Asia.

  3. Roswell Gleason - Wikipedia

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    Roswell Gleason (April 6, 1799 – January 27, 1887) was an American manufacturer and entrepreneur who rose from apprentice tinsmith to owner of a large manufacturing concern that initially produced pewter objects for domestic and religious use, and later added Britannia ware and silver-plated goods to its catalog.

  4. Tankard - Wikipedia

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    A tankard is a form of drinkware consisting of a large, roughly cylindrical, drinking cup with a single handle. In recent centuries tankards were typically made of silver or pewter , but can be made of other materials, for example glass, wood, pottery , or boiled leather . [ 1 ]

  5. Royal Gold Cup - Wikipedia

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    The Royal Gold Cup or Saint Agnes Cup is a solid gold covered cup lavishly decorated with enamel and pearls. It was made for the French royal family at the end of the 14th century, and later belonged to several English monarchs before spending nearly 300 years in Spain.

  6. Vitreous enamel - Wikipedia

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    The 14th century Royal Gold Cup is an outstanding example. [34] Plique-à-jour, French for "open to daylight" where the enamel is applied in cells, similar to cloisonné, but with no backing, so light can shine through the transparent or translucent enamel. It has a stained-glass like appearance; the Mérode Cup is the surviving medieval ...

  7. Tableware - Wikipedia

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    Historic pewter, faience and glass tableware. In recent centuries, flatware is commonly made of ceramic materials such as earthenware, stoneware, bone china or porcelain.The popularity of ceramics is at least partially due to the use of glazes as these ensure the ware is impermeable, reduce the adherence of pollutants and ease washing.

  8. Easy DIY Thanksgiving Centerpieces for a Picture-Perfect Table

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    A gold-patterned table runner, mismatched vintage china, and a vibrant bouquet of seasonal blooms are all this Thanksgiving table needs to stand out. For a personal touch, use family photos in ...

  9. Britannia metal - Wikipedia

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    Britannia metal (also called britannium, Britannia ware, [1] or Vickers White Metal [2]) is a specific type of pewter alloy, favoured for its silvery appearance and smooth surface. The composition by weight is typically about 92–93% tin , 5–6% antimony , and 2% copper .