Danforth Pewter Fred and Judi Danforth have revived a family tradition of pewtersmithing started by Fred's great, great great great great grandfather, well-known Connecticut pewtersmith Thomas Danforth II, who pioneered the craft of pewtermaking in the United States between 1755 and 1782. Metal spinning is a technique developed in the mid-nineteenth century. The lathes that Fred Danforth uses are about 100 years old and have had only minor modifications to modernize them. Each lustrous Danforth piece has been meticulously finished on the inside and out, by hand, to a satin finish, which is a signature of Danforth Pewter. Danforth Pewter is made of the finest lead-free alloy
of tin, copper and antimony. Since this fine pewter contains no lead,
it is therefore safe for food and drink. Pewter should not be used in
an oven, on the stove top or exposed to direct flame. Each piece comes
in a flannel bag. Click on the images for a larger version. |
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