Monthly Archive for May, 2010

April 2010 Gibson Pewter Raffle Winner

Butterfly earringsThe April raffle winner is Celeste Dustin of Concord, NH. She’ll receive a pair of our Watering Can earrings, just in time for the big May bloom.

This month we’re putting our Butterfly earrings into the mix for the raffle. Release yourself from your cocoon with these whimsical earrings. They are sure to delight as you flit from one activity to another in your day.

Anyone who registers in the box in the left-hand corner of the website receives periodic updates about our new products and promotions, and those names are among those we select from each month.

Seventeen Years and Counting

Early American Life magazine - April 2010 Early American Life magazine named Gibson Pewter among America’s top 200 traditional craftsmen for the 17th straight year!

Geometric Handle Porringer Look for the Directory issue in late June and keep an eye out for my Geometric Handle Porringer which will be featured!!

Hillsborough Area Artisans Spring Faire

Hillsborough Area Artisans Spring Faire

Spring into Summer with the Hillsborough Area Artisans on June 12 & 13… rain or shine. Come one, come all. Over 30 Artisans with several new guest artists this year! Come and meet the artists/ craftsmen at the free public reception at the Wellsweep Gallery, Friday, June 11th from 5 to 7pm in Historic Hillsborough Center.

Shop News for May 2010

Events & Announcements

Shrub Cups

A good customer here in New Hampshire brought in this ultra modern-looking glass several weeks ago and asked if I could reproduce it in pewter. He then told me that the model he was holding was an 18th century reproduction called a Shrub Glass. I was immediately hooked.

What’s a Shrub Glass you ask? It’s used for drinking the popular 18th century rum drink known as a Shrub. There are many Shrub recipes, but the rum version seems to have been the most favored. Look here for a recipe.

In any event, I think this design for our new Shrub Cups is great and the cup clearly can be used for a whole host of things including ice cream! Small size holds 5 fluid oz. and stands 4.25″ tall and the Large size holds 11 oz. and stands 5.5″ tall. Sure to be a popular item!

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Seventen Years and Counting

Early American Life magazine named Gibson Pewter among America’s top 200 traditional craftsmen for the 17th straight year! Look for the Directory issue in late June and keep an eye out for my Geometric Handle Porringer which will be featured!!

Hillsborough Area Artisans Spring Faire

Hillsborough Area Artisans Spring Faire

Spring into Summer with the Hillsborough Area Artisans on June 12 & 13… rain or shine. Come one, come all. Over 30 Artisans with several new guest artists this year! Come and meet the artists/ craftsmen at the free public reception at the Wellsweep Gallery, Friday, June 11th from 5 to 7pm in Historic Hillsborough Center.

19th Century Boardman Chalice

19th Century Boardman Chalice

Boardman Chalice base

Very fine unmarked mid 19th century American Chalice attributed to the Boardmans, Hartford, CT. Almost all Boardman Chalices are unmarked. Note the wonderful turning lines on the underside of the foot! A nice addition to any pewter collection.

The chalice stands 4.25″ Tall and sells for $325

Monthly Raffle Winner

Butterfly earrings

The April raffle winner is Celeste Dustin of Concord, NH. She’ll receive a pair of our Watering Can earrings, just in time for the big May bloom.

This month we’re putting our Butterfly earrings into the mix for the raffle. Release yourself from your cocoon with these whimsical earrings. They are sure to delight as you flit from one activity to another in your day.

Anyone who registers in the box in the left-hand corner of the website receives periodic updates about our new products and promotions, and those names are among those we select from each month.

The Shrub Cup

Shrub Cups


Large Shrub Cup

Size: 5.5″ Tall

Capacity: 11 oz.

Price: $100

Product code: C14-L


Small Shrub Cup

Size: 4.25″ Tall

Capacity: 5 oz.

Price: $75

Product code: C14-S


click image to see larger view

A good customer here in New Hampshire brought in this ultra modern looking glass several weeks ago and asked if I could reproduce it in pewter. He then told me that the model he was holding was an 18th century reproduction called a Shrub Glass. I was immediately hooked.

Shrub Cup

What’s a Shrub Glass you ask? It’s used for drinking the popular 18th century rum drink known as a Shrub. There are many Shrub recipes, but the rum version seems to have been the most favored. Look here for a recipe.

In any event, I think this design is great and the cup clearly can be used for a whole host of things including ice cream! Small size holds 5 fluid oz. and stands 4.25″ tall and the Large size holds 11 oz. and stands 5.5″ tall. Sure to be a popular item!

Boardman Chalice

Boardman Chalice


Height: 4.25″

Price: $325

Product code: an004

click images to see larger view

Very fine unmarked mid 19th century American Chalice attributed to the Boardmans, Hartford, CT. Almost all Boardman Chalices are unmarked. Note the wonderful turning lines on the underside of the foot! (see below) A nice addition to any pewter collection.

Boardman Chalice base