In the 19th and 20th century pewterers often produced catalogs of their wares and put the catalog numbers on the articles themselves. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. For example, newlyweds have taken to Armetale over its more expensive competitors, as Armetale is not only kinder to the wallet but is also durable and user-friendly. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Established in 1954, the Wilton Brass Company located at 18th and Franklin streets in Columbia, Pennsylvania, offered brass objects made for industry and consumers. Collecting American Pewter. United States | English (US) | $ (USD). Original Price $17.00 Please refer to the information below. What follows is a short but instructive list of some of the wares produced by American pewter manufacturers: this pair of mugs by Woodbury Pewterers, this candlestick, this coffee pot, this vintage early American candle holder with snuff cone, this 1993 mini frame by Elias Pewter, and this porringer. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Not surprisingly, the Armetale formula remains a closely guarded family secret. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. I am sorry that I cannot remember where I got it, or who to credit, but I do remember that it came from an independent source. With time, the companys adherence to the beautiful legacy of American pewter paid off, and Woodbury Pewterers became a widely respected name. The company's greatest success occurred in 1963 when Wilton, Jr. developed the formula for a unique aluminum-based alloy called Armetale, which led to a new line of Wilton products. Buy It Now +C $32.70 shipping. Sterling SeasonsThe Reed & Barton Story. Marked "WILTON-COLUMBIA, PA " with a total of 4 Hallmarks. 33.66, 42.08 They are normally simple stamped numbers of three, four or five digits, sometimes with a letter as well. Sometimes called pseudo-hallmarks because they resemble the hallmarks found on silver, these marks often were used with the larger touchmarks or in place of them.