1. Is pewter safe to use?
Absolutely, pewter made in the USA for "Tabletop Usage" was mandated to be lead-free early in the 20th century.

2. Is pewter dishwasher safe?.
It is not advisable to clean pewter in a dishwasher as the chemicals in the detergent and water will damage the surface during the drying cycle.

3. Can you put pewter in the oven?
No, pewter has a very low melting point and will be destroyed in an oven.

4. Can you drink from pewter vessels?
Yes, being lead-free makes the cups, etc. safe, but since pewter is a very effective conductor of heat we recommend pewter for cold drinks only.

5. Will pewter taste the drinks in it?
This is a tough one, some people say it does, but there is no chemical reason why it should change the taste of the beverage.

6. How do I display my pewter?
Preferably flat, but if you wish to place a plate or tray in a stand, it will require rotation about 90 degrees every month to keep the edge from bending. Since pewter is very soft we definitely do not recommend storing you pewter in the attic.

7. I used my pewter tray for a cocktail party and the foods stained the tray, what do I do to correct this?
Unfortunately if you had any foods with citric acid in them and you stored the piece overnight in the refrigerator, there has been a chemical reaction and while we can generally correct this with buffing, there is little you can do at home. Normal usage will not cause any stains.

8. How do you clean pewter?
Bright finish pewter can best be cleaned by hand washing the pieces with Dawn or Ivory dishwashing liquid. Surface scratches on satin finished goods can be generally corrected by using "0000" steel wool, being careful to rub the piece with the grain of the satin finishing on the cup.