What is Royal Selangor pewter?

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1. What is Royal Selangor pewter?
2. Where is Royal Selangor pewter made?
3. What is Royal Selangor made of?
4. Who owns Royal Selangor pewter?
5. Why is pewter expensive?
6. Is pewter worth any money?
7. Is Royal Selangor pewter safe?
8. Does pewter corrode?
9. How can you tell if pewter is lead free?
10. Does pewter have any scrap value?
11. How can you tell how old pewter is?
12. What are the disadvantages of pewter?
13. Does salt corrode pewter?
14. Is it OK to drink out of pewter?
15. Is it safe to drink from a pewter mug?
16. Is pewter more expensive than silver?
17. What is the difference between silver and pewter?
18. What does 95 mean on pewter?
19. Can I wear pewter in the shower?
20. Has pewter any value?

What is Royal Selangor pewter?

Royal Selangor is one of the oldest and most well-known names in the pewter industry. Founded in Malaysia in 1885 by Yong Koon, Royal Selangor has an impressive workforce of approximately 250 skilled craftsmen. Operating in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, the Royal Selangor pewter factory is the world's largest pewter factory.

Where is Royal Selangor pewter made?

Malaysian Royal Selangor International Sdn Bhd (doing business as Royal Selangor) is a Malaysian pewter manufacturer and retailer, the largest of its type in the world....Royal Selangor.

Type	Private Limited Company
Industry	Pewter, Gifts
Founded	1885
Headquarters	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Area served	Worldwide distribution

What is Royal Selangor made of?

Royal Selangor high quality cast pewter consists of 92% to 97% tin, with a small proportion of copper and antimony added to strengthen the alloy – the highest international standard for pewter. It is heavier and stronger than spun pewter. When struck gently, it produces a resonant sound.

Who owns Royal Selangor pewter?

Yong Koon's Today, Yong Koon's humble enterprise is Royal Selangor, the world's foremost name in quality pewter.

Why is pewter expensive?

Why is pewter expensive? Affordability: Since pewter contains mostly tin, typically along with traces of copper, antimony, or other harder metals, the alloy certainly costs less than gold, platinum, and even silver. When compared to precious metals, the lower cost of pewter obviously contributes to its popularity.

Is pewter worth any money?

Pewter is a metal alloy of tin and lead, but it's mostly composed of tin. Tin prices generally fluctuate between $7 and $11 per pound. When selling for scrap, you can expect to get roughly 50% of the current price – so scrap pewter, therefore, is generally worth around $3 to $5 per pound at a scrap yard.

Is Royal Selangor pewter safe?

We obtain our raw materials from the Metals Exchange Market and all Royal Selangor tablewares and drinkware are lead-free so they are food safe. Pewter rarely but does tarnish or oxidize if you keep do not use them often. The key to keep it lasting is to use your pewter or tend to clean and dry it more frequently.

Does pewter corrode?

Used in everything from caskets to kitchen utensils, pewter remains popular with artisans and crafters in part because it does not easily rust or corrode. ... But kept clean and protected from extreme temperatures, pewter pieces keep their beauty for generations.

How can you tell if pewter is lead free?

The resulting mark clues you in to how much lead is in the pewter: If the mark is heavy and dark, there's lots of lead; if it's lighter, there's more tin in the mix; and if it's silvery, then it's the better quality pewter. Modern pewter mixes the tin with copper, antimony, and/or bismuth as opposed to lead.

Does pewter have any scrap value?

Pewter is a metal alloy of tin and lead, but it's mostly composed of tin. ... When selling for scrap, you can expect to get roughly 50% of the current price – so scrap pewter, therefore, is generally worth around $3 to $5 per pound at a scrap yard.

How can you tell how old pewter is?

Unlike many categories of antiques, most old pewter was marked with a "touchmark" that can be used to identify a piece as to maker, age, and place of origin. In London, such was law. Often, these maker marks are worn so that only a fragment remains. Most touchmarks made before 1820 are sophisticated and artistic.

What are the disadvantages of pewter?

Pewter can tarnish in humid environments and with exposure to saltwater or chlorinated water (like in pools). It's best not to wear pewter in water as a general rule.

Does salt corrode pewter?

Dip a clean rag into the solution, then use gentle pressure and circular motions to remove the rust stains from the pewter. The salt will scrub the rust off but will not scratch the pewter.

Is it OK to drink out of pewter?

Modern pewter is lead-free and safe to use. It is made from 95% tin, plus copper and antimony. According to one manufacturer, "The products are guaranteed lead-free and quite safe to be used for all kinds of food and drink."

Is it safe to drink from a pewter mug?

Pewter measures from the 17th and 18th centuries were made from an alloy of tin with a small percentage of lead which was used as a low cost bulking agent and help durability. With current understanding of the effect of heavy metals such as lead on the body, it is not advisable to use them for drinking purposes.

Is pewter more expensive than silver?

Affordability: Since pewter contains mostly tin, typically along with traces of copper, antimony, or other harder metals, the alloy certainly costs less than gold, platinum, and even silver. ... When compared to precious metals, the lower cost of pewter obviously contributes to its popularity.

What is the difference between silver and pewter?

Simply put, silver is a shiny metal with a high luster. Pewter, on the other hand, looks dull and much darker than silver. Pewter looks lead-like.

What does 95 mean on pewter?

Touchmarks Part of a pewter object's charm is the pewterers' touchmarks upon it; the pewterer's equivalent of the gold and silver hallmark, which is an official touchmarks, or series of marks, struck on the object to show the origin of the piece, and other information, to guarantee authenticity.

Can I wear pewter in the shower?

Pewter is a soft metal and can bend easily. ... To keep the dark areas on your hand stamped jewelry, be sure to take off any pewter pieces before swimming, showering, washing dishes, and the like. As with most metals, pewter does not like to get wet!

Has pewter any value?

Pewter is a metal alloy of tin and lead, but it's mostly composed of tin. When selling for scrap, you can expect to get roughly 50% of the current price – so scrap pewter, therefore, is generally worth around $3 to $5 per pound at a scrap yard. ...