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What is pewter

Pewter is a metal alloy composed primarily of tin with varying amounts of lead, copper, antimony, and bismuth.

It was first used in the manufacture of vessels by the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and other ancient civilizations.

In Europe, pewter was utilized extensively from medieval times through the 18th century when pottery and porcelain replaced it as the materials of choice for serving food and drink.

Pewter was also made and used in great quantities throughout North America from the colonial period to the 1860s.

What is the PCCA?

The Pewter Collectors' Club of America is an organization composed of over 600 individuals, museums, and historical societies throughout the world interested in collecting antique pewter from America, England, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1934 and incorporated in 1977, the club encourages research and discussion on pewterers, their marks, their lives, working periods, and locations.  The PCCA does not buy, sell or appraise  pewter, however individual members may do so but without endorsement or recommendation from the club.

Membership Benefits

• The PCCA Bulletin, an internationally recognized biannual publication of research on pewter.
  
  
• The PCCA Newsletter, a biannual publication of Club activities, meeting reports, exhibits and auction reports.
  
  
• National meetings, twice a year, at major museums and institutions.
  
  
• Regional groups and meetings in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest for easier participation at meetings closer to home.
  
  
• An opportunity for members to buy and sell pewter and reference books among themselves at meetings via "for sale" tables.
  
  
• An opportunity to meet and become acquainted with a group of people who know and love pewter.
  
  
• An opportunity to increase your knowledge and thereby form a better collection.
  
   
• Annual dues of $60 covers one or two adult memberships from a single household. Other family members and friends are always welcome as guests at national and regional meetings.

Explore Our Site

For additional information on the PCCA and on American Pewter, including a brief history, a glossary, an excellent comprehensive bibliography and much more, explore our site. Use the navigation bar on the left or the  Table of Contents for additional links of interest.

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