A unique miniature sculpture of a round pewter tower
Luxury pewter gifts
SKU: MUL-P333
from manufacturer Mullingar Pewter
Description
The Mullingar Pewter brand is a synonym for artisanal craftsmanship combined with the highest quality Irish pewter.
Ancient pewter-making craftsmanship was revived in Ireland by Paddy Collins in Mullingar in 1974. Paddy's son, Peter, now runs the company and employs 30 local people. Most pewter elements are still produced in a traditional manner in their own workshop by local men and women, specially trained in old casting methods, meticulous assembly, and delicate hand finishing.
Acquiring these skills takes years. When producing these exquisite gifts, the brand consistently applies the highest standards of design and quality control. Most designs are inspired by Celtic crosses and many monuments scattered across the Irish countryside. These unique products are practical for everyday use and beautifully decorated with Irish, Celtic, Kells, Woodland, Legend, Religious, and Generic patterns.
Over time, Mullingar pewter has become very popular and highly valued by collectors from all around the world.
All soldering is now done using lead-free solder, especially for food or drink items. Their range of creative Irish gifts features many Irish motifs suitable for any occasion.
What pewter is made of
Originally, pewter was made from a mixture of lead and tin. Today, the raw materials consist of 95% tin, with the remaining part made up of copper and antimony. The brand guarantees that their pewter products are lead-free and completely safe for use with all types of food and beverages.
Attributes / Details
| SKU | MUL-P333 |
| Manufacturer | Mullingar Pewter |
| Material | The metal content of all the above products is 92-95% tin with a balanced content of copper and antimony. The metal is lead-free and complies with EU, FDA, BS and Proposition 65 standards. |
| engraver | YES |
| Guarantee | 24 months |
| Additional information | Round towers were built and used mainly as watchtowers and places of protection. Many monasteries throughout Ireland were centers of learning in Ireland. The monks spent long hours working on the highly ornate manuscripts, which were decorated with gold and silver covers. The monks also made decorative gold and silver chalices. It was for these gold and silver elements that the Vikings invaded Ireland. Monasteries were plundered for their valuables. To prevent the slaughter of the monks and protect their gold and silver works, they built large, tall, circular towers of stone, with the entrance to the tower near the top of the tower. They used a rope ladder to reach the tower. Once all the monks were safely in the tower, the ladder was raised and the monks remained safe until the raid was over and the marauding Vikings had left. There are still 65 towers left in Ireland, some as high as 34 meters. The towers were built between the 7th and 10th centuries. These towers are unique to Ireland. Dimensions: 8 inches Made by Mullingar Pewter Ireland |
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