Pewter Wine Goblets for Your Wedding

A time-honored tradition for many couples is to use pewter wine goblets for their wedding toast. Pewter is a metal alloy made from tin with a small amount of another metal like copper or lead added. Because lead poses a hazard to human health, all antique pieces of pewter should be tested for lead before being used. The majority of current pewter producing companies do not use lead in their pewter, however if you're not sure you can contact the manufacturer to find out. For pewter wedding glasses lead free is definitely the way to go.

The reason pewter has been prized since ancient Roman days is because it is so malleable. It can easily be sculpted and carved to match the artisan's vision. Pewter is so soft and pliable because of the tin concentration, with the other metals being added for hardness and durability. This metal alloy is not easily tarnished, making it a perfect material for a family heirloom to be handed down from generation to generation. Over long periods of time pewter will develop a patina. This patina turns the shiny silver colored metal into a darker, duller gray.

There are many bridal shops and wedding supply stores from which you can purchase gorgeous pewter stemware. One example is the Romeo and Juliet wedding flutes which feature pewter stems and bases with glass drinking flutes, available from Advantage Bridal. Another style you might like is the Robin and Marian flutes, which also feature a pewter stem and base with a clear flute. Because the part you drink from is glass rather than pewter these gorgeous glasses are beautiful and safe. These are just a few examples of the many wedding glasses and goblets available these days.

To keep your pewter wine goblets looking their best wash them immediately following use with a gentle dishwashing soap and warm water. Leaving foods or liquids in pewter for extended periods of time can stain the metal. Pewter is not dishwasher safe and should be hand washed carefully. There is pewter polish on the market that can restore the luster, just make sure you use a soft cloth that is not abrasive to avoid scratching the soft metal.

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