Height: 7″
Price: $45.00
Product code: V04
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Our new Fluted Bud Vase stands 7″ tall and has a beaded edge on the foot. It’s a simple, yet elegant design and a wonderful gift item.
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Height: 3.5″
Price: $50.00
Product code: V03
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The Centerpiece Vase is one of our oldest and most popular designs. Fresh flowers and dried flower arrangements both look great in this wide mouth vessel.
Height: 4.25″
Price: $45.00
Product code: V02
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The Granny Vase got its name from one of our good customers who happened to be in the shop the day my father made the first one many years ago. When my father asked for a potential name, she thought a moment, and then said, “call it the Granny Vase. It will be great for those occasions when the grandchildren run up with a hand full of flowers and say, ‘I picked them all for you granny’.” The name stuck and the vase has been a very popular gift item ever since.
Bowl Diameter: 5.25″
Price: $95.00
Product code: P14
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Last summer, I acquired a rare 18th century geometric handle porringer at auction. I’ve waited many years to find one, and with it for inspiration, we now have our 8th different large porringer handle design!
Bowl Diameter: 5″
Price: $95.00
Product code: P13
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The Dolphin Handle Basin Bowl Porringer is another classic style which I love. It was inspired by an original example made by Samuel Danforth, Hartford, CT , 1795 -1816. Many thanks to friend, fellow pewter enthusiast and antique pewter dealer, Wayne Hilt, for helping me create this rare handle design!
Bowl Diameter: 3.5″
Price: $50.00
Product code: P11
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The Small Heart Handle Porringer is a reproduction of a late 18th, early 19th century American piece whose exact maker has yet to be identified. The handle is sweet with its three hearts and crescent moon apertures. This is a very popular baby gift!
Bowl Diameter: 5.25″
Price: $95.00
Product code: P12
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The William Bradford, Jr. Porringer is yet another 18th century “Old English” type handle with a large (pint) bowl with two incised lines in the rim. Bradford was active in New York City between 1719- 1785, and surviving examples of this man’s work are rare. This is one of my favorite porringer handles.
Bowl Diameter: 6″
Price: $95.00
Product code: P10
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The Lee Basin Porringer is the largest in our product line with a bowl that measures 6″ in diameter. The Basin Bowl type has a flat bottom, a slightly tapered side, and a narrow, flared rim. The flower handle design on the Lee Porringer is a unique form, made only by Richard Lee and Richard Lee, Jr. The handle is beautiful and balances well with the larger bowl.
Bowl Diameter: 4.25″
Price: $65.00
Product code: P09
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The Melville Porringers are reproductions of ones made in Newport, Rhode Island in the 18th century by David Melville, circa 1755–1793. This kind of handle is referred to as the Solid, Rhode Island type. I enjoy the simplicity of the handle design and it is perhaps the strongest handle I make. Original examples of this type of porringer are scarce.
Bowl Diameter: 5.25″
Price: $95.00
Product code: P08
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The Melville Porringers are reproductions of ones made in Newport, Rhode Island in the 18th century by David Melville, circa 1755–1793. This kind of handle is referred to as the Solid, Rhode Island type. I enjoy the simplicity of the handle design and it is perhaps the strongest handle I make. Original examples of this type of porringer are scarce.
Bowl Diameter: 4″
Price: $65.00
Product code: P07
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The Medium Porringer, “Old English” Handle is another one of my father’s early works. I think he had kids in mind when he designed the piece, because it’s very sturdy in every respect.
The 4″ bowl is a modified basin type with a central boss and a rolled upper lip, giving it extra stability. The handle is quite sturdy as well.
Bowl Diameter: 5.25″
Price: $95.00
Product code: P06
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I introduced the John Bassett Porringer several years ago. John Bassett was active in New York City circa 1720 – 1761, and surviving examples of his work today are very rare. His sons Francis and Frederick were also skilled pewterers who produced excellent wares.
This Bassett Porringer has a 5.25″ (pint) bowl with two incised lines on the rim and an “Old English” type handle. Another classic style.
Bowl Diameter: 3.5″
Price: $50.00
Product code: P05
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The Small Jones Porringer is a reproduction of one made in the late 18th century by Providence, Rhode Island pewterer, Gershom Jones, circa 1774 -1809. This was the first piece my father reproduced years ago. It is also special to me, because I grew up in Providence.
This type of handle is referred to as a flower handle and it is a beautiful and classic form. In addition to the large, we also make the Large and Medium Jones Porringers with bowl diameters of 5.25″ and 4.25″ respectively. The small is an excellent choice for babies and the medium an excellent choice for young children as the handles are quite sturdy.
Bowl Diameter: 4.25″
Price: $65.00
Product code: P04
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The Medium Jones Porringer is a reproduction of one made in the late 18th century by Providence, Rhode Island pewterer, Gershom Jones, circa 1774 -1809. This was the first piece my father reproduced years ago. It is also special to me, because I grew up in Providence.
This type of handle is referred to as a flower handle and it is a beautiful and classic form. In addition to the large, we also make the Large and Small Jones Porringers with bowl diameters of 5.25″ and 3.5″ respectively. The small is an excellent choice for babies and the medium an excellent choice for young children as the handles are quite sturdy.
Bowl Diameter: 5.25″
Price: $95.00
Product code: P03
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The Large Jones Porringer is a reproduction of one made in the late 18th century by Providence, Rhode Island pewterer, Gershom Jones, circa 1774 -1809. This was the first piece my father reproduced years ago. It is also special because I grew up in Providence.
This type of handle is referred to as a flower handle and it is a beautiful and classic form. In addition to the large, we also make the Medium and Small Jones Porringers with bowl diameters of 4.25″ and 3.5″ respectively. The small is an excellent choice for babies and the medium an excellent choice for young children as the handles are quite sturdy.
Bowl Diameter: 4.25″
Price: $65.00
Product code: P02
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The Medium Porringer Flower Handle is a piece my father reproduced many years ago. I believe he copied a 19th century porringer made by the Cincinnati, Ohio firm of Flagg & Homan. It is a wonderful handle design. Most medium size porringer bowls are 4.25″ in diameter.
Bowl Diameter: 5.25″
Price: $95.00
Product code: P01
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The Crown Handle Porringer is a reproduction of an 18th century porringer that I believe was made in Boston.
It has a 5.25″ diameter bowl which was referred to as a pint capacity. These were multi-purpose vessels that were used to eat from, to drink from and to use as measures. In fact, if you look at the inventories of 18th century pewterers, they list the porringers by their capacity. The crown, or coronet handle is a wonderful design.
R. Gleason 9.5″ Plate
Diameter: 9.5″
Price: $95.00
Product code: D09
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The Gleason Plates (3 sizes) are reproductions of ones made by Roswell Gleason, Dorchester, MA circa 1821-1871.
They have a narrower rim with a rolled edge and a deeper bowl than the Gibson style plates. These plates are quite sturdy as well. The deep bowl is great for pasta dishes, or any dish with sauce.
Also available in the following sizes…
R. Gleason 8″ Plate
Diameter: 8″
Price: $75.00
Product code: D11
R. Gleason 63⁄4” Plate
Diameter: 6.75″
Price: $50.00
Product code: D10
Gibson 10″ Plate
Diameter: 10″
Price: $95.00
Product code: D05
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The Gibson Plates (4 sizes) are all smooth rim plates with a decorative incised line near the outer edge. They are an original design, but could easily pass for 18th century style plates.
They are sturdy and ready for heavy use. Stack them, or put them on edge in the hutch when they’re off duty
Also available in the following sizes…
Gibson 8″ Plate
Diameter: 8″
Price: $75.00
Product code: D06
Gibson 7″ Plate
Price: $50.00
Diameter: 7″
Product code: D07
Gibson 6″ Plate
Diameter: 6″
Price: $45.00
Product code: D08
Height: 1″
Diameter: 3″
Price: $25.00
Product code: B14
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The Salt Bowl & Spoon has been a great addition to the product line. Many people use different kinds of salt today. Our bowl and spoon combination is great to keep handy on the stovetop or on the tabletop. Because it is an open vessel, the salt never clumps or clogs like conventional shakers. Another great small gift idea.
Height: 1.5″
Diameter: 5.5″
Price: $45.00
Product code: B09
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The Candy Dish is another old design that has been a customer favorite over the years. It has so many uses and is a great gift for all occasions.
Height: 2″
Diameter: 5″
Price: $45.00
Product code: B08
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The Woodgrain Nut Bowl, like its cousin, the Woodgrain Beaker, is a unique form. It’s shaped over a wooden form and then burnished with so much pressure that the grain of the wood is imprinted into the metal.
It’s beautiful to look at and touch. It also is a conversation piece! One of our most popular pieces to be sure. In addition to our regular product information provided in each box, these pieces have a separate card describing the woodgrain effect.
Height: 2″
Diameter: 7″
Price: $55.00
Product code: B07
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The Soup / Salad Bowl is a scaled down version of the Serving Bowl, so the two compliment each other nicely. Great for candy or nuts, too! Made from heavy gauge metal for everyday use.
Height: 2″
Diameter: 9″
Price: $125.00
Product code: B06
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The Serving Bowl has a graceful line and has many uses. The flared lip is easy to hold, even with hot veggies in the bowl! There’s a decorative incised line one quarter inch from the outside edge. One of our most popular bowls, and a great wedding gift.
Height: 3.5″
Diameter: 8″
Price: $125.00
Product code: B05
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The Apple Bowl is one of my father’s earliest designs. I remember seeing this bowl on our kitchen table, always filled with apples or other healthy fruit. A wonderful gift item that does not take up a lot of counter space.
Height: 3.5″
Price: $30.00
Product code: C13
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The Kid’s Cup came about a few years ago when my oldest child graduated from her baby cup. It’s a scaled down version of the Pint Beaker. Like all of my pieces, made from heavy gauge metal to withstand the tests of time.
Height: 3″
Price: $45.00
Product code: C12
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The Tall Baby Cup is another popular design for those folks who want a little more volume coupled with a decorative scroll handle.
Height: 2.5″
Price : $40.00
Product code: C11
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The Baby Cup with the woodgrain interior was the first piece my father made using this method. The cup is fashioned over birch and burnished. It’s a unique piece in every sense of the word.
Height: 2.5″
Price: $40.00
Product code: C10
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The Baby Cup with straight sides is my best seller with its wide base, rolled lip, and bullet proof handle. Neither of my kids could destroy their baby cups! Two incised lines at the top and bottom add a nice decorative touch.
Height: 2.5″
Price: $40.00
Product code: C09
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The Baby Cup with tapered sides has graceful lines. The scroll handle is a delicate, yet sturdy design and the rolled lip gives the young one something to gum when the teeth start sprouting.
Height: 2.5″
Price: $80.00
Product code: C08
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The Baby Mug seems to scream “baby boy!” Fortunately, many a young lass has received this cup as well. I made the first one of these for my nephew years ago, even though his family lives in wine country of northern California.
Height: 6″
Capacity: 10 oz.
Price: $100.00
Product code: C07
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The Footed Goblet was designed as a water goblet, but could be used for wine as well. Churches also use these in their communion sets.
Height: 7″
Capacity: 8 oz.
Price: $100.00
Product code: C06
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The Stem Goblet is a beautiful form. It’s our oldest wine goblet design and has been a favorite for many years. It’s also one of the most difficult pieces I make. The cup and the stem are extremely complex forms to shape on the metal spinning lathe. It’s the kind of work I do when no one is around to hear me shout.
Height: 2.75″
Capacity: 8 oz.
Price: $40.00
Product code: C05
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The Jefferson Cup may be one of the most recognizable metal forms ever created. The original cups were commissioned by Thomas Jefferson and made in silver.
Our Jefferson cup is of course made in pewter and the base is slightly wider than the original and flat. You will not find another cup that feels as good in your hand as this one!
Height: 3″
Capacity: 8 oz.
Price: $40.00
Product code: C04
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The Old Fashion Tumbler is another classic 18th century form with three incised lines near the slightly flared lip. Great for scotch, or any other short drink.
Height: 4″
Capacity: 11 oz.
Price: $45.00
Product code: C03
In the permanent collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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The Woodgrain Beaker is perhaps the most interesting cup we make. My Father and I created this cup at the suggestion of Jonathan Fairbanks, former curator of American Decorative Arts, Museum of fine Arts, Boston around 1992.
Jonathan saw our Child’s Cup with the birch grain interior and asked us to make something taller, without a handle. This cup was the end result and one of the early examples was acquired by the MFA for its permanent collection in 1993. It, along with my Father’s prize winning Fruit Bowl were the only contemporary pieces of pewter added to their collection in the 20th century! Ideal for serving Mint Juleps.
The pewter is shaped around a wooden form, or chuck, which is made from oak. Once the metal is on the form, a burnishing tool is used to apply enough pressure on the outside if the vessel to impart the grain of the form on the inside of the beaker. Truly a unique piece!
Height: 3.5″
Capacity: 12 oz.
Price: $45.00
Product code: C02
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The Jumbo Tumbler was one of my father’s designs that has always been popular with our customers. It’s a low form with a wide base which allows room for ice cubes and your favorite drink!
Height: 5″
Capacity: 16 oz.
Price: $50.00
Product code: C01
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The Pint Beaker is a classic pewter form modeled after ones made in the 18th and early 19th with two incised lines in the middle of the body and a gentle curved lip. A pint of anything will taste better in this, my favorite beaker.
Height: 6.25″
Capacity: 32 oz.
Price: $375.00
numbered series
Product code: T10
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The Bradford Quart Tankard is a reproduction of an early 18th century piece made in New York City by pewterer William Bradford, Jr. The original is an extremely rare tankard. Only a handful of marked examples exist. Ours has the distinctive ramshorn thumbpiece, and low, flat lid with crenate lip and a sturdy handle with a boot-heel terminal. This tankard is a numbered series.
Height: 4.25″
Capacity: 16 oz.
Price: $150.00
Product code: T02
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The Hamlin Pint Mug is a handsome form. It is a reproduction of a mug made in the late 18th century by Samuel Hamlin and later, by his son Samuel E. Hamlin, both of Providence, RI. I seem to have a natural affinity for the Hamlins since I too grew up in Providence, and learned the pewtering craft from my father as well.
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