Can i sell pewter

It was first used around the beginning of the Bronze Age in the Near East. The earliest piece of pewter found in an Egyptian tomb from BC. It was readily used in the ancient world by the Egyptians and later by the Romans, but grew in popularity in Europe in the Middle Ages. Older pieces with higher lead content are heavier, tarnish faster, and oxidation gives them a darker silver-gray color.

Modern pewter is available that is completely free of lead, although some pewter containing lead is still being used to produce products that do not normally come in contact with the human body, such as statuettes, models, or figurines. Normally there are markings on the bottom of your piece that will tell you if it is Pewter.

Pewter is generally darker, softer and duller than silver. Another way it differs from silver is normally it is less durable, bends and dents easily.

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What will you spend your money on? My next box is already half full. Although there are a number of PCCA members who might be interested in buying your pewter, we do not publish a list of buyers for the same reason we do not publish a list of appraisers. Should you join the PCCA, however, other members will be happy to recommend both appraisers and dealers.

Certainly, however the PCCA does not publish a list of auction houses. Before you decide on the method to sell your pewter, we suggest you explore each alternative carefully; there are both pros and cons associated with each choice.

Any brand of all-purpose metal polish don't use silver polish will do a reasonably good job. However, if your pewter has been neglected for many years, you may find that metal polish will not remove the black or dark gray oxide that will develop. In such cases only strong chemicals will remove the oxide. This is not a procedure that an inexperienced collector should attempt. Also, because many collectors of English and European pewter prefer not to polish their pewter, removal of oxide or highly polishing the piece may affect its value.

Again, the PCCA does not publish a list of repairers or conservators. We suggest that you seek out a reputable pewter dealer and ask his advice regarding repairs. Because repair work is expensive, if done professionally, you may find the repair will cost more than the piece is worth.

There is, but that is what makes it interesting and fun. If you decide to pursue it, we hope you will join the PCCA.