Description: Buda Pewter PELTRO 2.5" Tall Holding Flower & Feather - Unique -solid 9 ozs THE PEWTER: BRIEF HISTORICAL OUTLINE (from the book “Il peltro in Europa” by L. Mory – Bramante edition) TIN IN ANCIENT TIMESThe discovery of archaeological relics is a testament that men have been using tin for almost 4000 years. In prehistorical times tin was combined with copper in a metal alloy, to produce bronze.The ancient and widespread use of tin is confirmed by the way it was traded, first around areas of Asia, later, when Phoenicians took control of the seas, this extended along Spanish and French coasts, to the Islands of the North Sea.Phoenician traders, followed by the Romans, found areas rich in tin on the Isle of Wight, near St. Austell, and in the hills of Cornwall (Britannia) which they extracted and exported to other countries.Even though the use of tin was limited, it was traded in France, Spain and Etruria.Until the XI century tin wasn't widely used due to the migration of German clans and the associated conflicts. Until this point, it was mainly used for religious purposes as prescribed by the Council of Reims (813), along with gold and silver, in order to produce religious items.As clans took up fixed residence, the use of tin increased with the production of plates, bowls, jugs and glasses. With the production of tableware, wood and clay started to be replaced by tin, a more durable material, and around 1200, handcraft metalworking started to develop in main settlements.
Price: 12.99 USD
Location: Coram, New York
End Time: 2024-11-23T17:35:24.000Z
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Religion: Buddhism
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Handmade: Yes
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