Pewter is used in everything from jewelry to kitchen utensils to the classic tankard. This metal remains popular with artisans and craftspeople because its malleability makes it easy to work. Since it ...

Question: I found this 9½-inch metal plate while remodeling a house about 15 years ago. "MF" is on its front. "ES" is on its back and there are three identical, hard-to-read stamps. I can only make ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Pewter, the poor man's silver, is an alloy comprised mainly of tin plus a range of hardening agents including bismuth, copper and lead.