What is pewter?
Pewter is a metal alloy composed primarily of tin with varying amounts of lead,
copper, antimony, and bismuth. It was first used in the manufacture of vessels
by the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and other ancient civilizations.
In Europe, pewter was utilized extensively from medieval times through the 18th
century when pottery and porcelain replaced it as the materials of choice for
serving food and drink.
Pewter was also made and used in great quantities throughout North America
from the colonial period to the 1860s.
What is the PCCA?
The Pewter Collectors' Club of America is an organization composed of over 600
individuals, museums, and historical societies throughout the world interested
in collecting antique pewter from America, England, Europe, and Asia. Founded in
1934 and incorporated in 1977, the club encourages research and discussion on
pewterers, their marks, their lives, working periods, and locations.
The PCCA does not buy, sell or appraise pewter, however individual members may do so
but without endorsement or recommendation from the club.
Membership Benefits
The PCCA Bulletin, an internationally recognized biannual publication of
research on pewter.
The PCCA Newsletter, a biannual publication of Club activities, meeting
reports, exhibits and auction reports.
National meetings, twice a year, at major museums and institutions.
Regional groups and meetings in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest
for easier participation at meetings closer to home.
An opportunity for members to buy and sell pewter and reference books among
themselves at meetings via "for sale" tables.
An opportunity to meet and become acquainted with a group of people who
know and love pewter.
An opportunity to increase your knowledge and thereby form a better collection.
Annual dues of $60 covers one or two adult memberships from a single
household. Other family members and friends are always welcome as guests
at national and regional meetings.
Explore Our Site
For additional information on the PCCA and on American Pewter, including a brief
history, a glossary and a bibliography, explore our site by linking to the TABLE OF CONTENTS.
CLICK HERE to email our membership co-chairs,
Fred and Trudy Rockwood, for a membership application.
Please include your name and mailing address.
