Name/Title
Pewter Sugar bowl and creamer jugEntry/Object ID
100151Scope and Content
(AI)antique pewter or Britannia metal tableware pieces. Based on their shapes, this is a matching covered sugar bowl (left) and creamer jug (right), likely dating from the mid-to-late 19th century (Victorian era).
Here are a few notable details about this set:
Material & Craftsmanship
Pewter vs. Britannia Metal: While they have the classic dull, soft gray sheen of antique pewter, pieces with this specific level of thin-walled, smooth molding are very often Britannia metal. This was a specific type of pewter alloy (mostly tin, antimony, and copper, but no lead) that could be spun and stamped to look like silver.
The Finial: The most charming detail is the lid finial on the sugar bowl, which is sculpted to look like a small twig with leaves. Fruit, floral, and leaf motifs were incredibly popular during the Victorian period.
The Handles: Notice the ornate, scroll-like design on the sugar bowl handles. They have a slight touch of the Rococo Revival style, which matches the aesthetic of some of the other porcelain dishes in your collection! value ?
