Britannia metal Britannia metal Britannia metal (also called britannium or Britannia ware) is a specific type of pewter alloy, favoured for its silvery appearance and smooth surface. The composition by weight is typically about 92% tin, 6% antimony, and 2% copper. Britannia metal is usually spun rather than cast, and melts at 255 degrees Celsius. Britannia metal was first produced in 1769 or 1770. James Vickers created it after purchasing the formula from a dying friend. It was originally known as "Vickers White Metal" when made under contract by the Sheffield manufacturers Ebenezer Hancock and Richard Jessop. In 1776 James Vickers took
Metal Supermarkets Metal Supermarkets Metal Supermarkets is a Canadian franchise that primarily focuses on selling small quantity metals, cut to the customer’s desired size. Metal Supermarkets is the largest franchise in the small quantity metals industry and the only one with international reach. Metal Supermarkets’ main headquarters are located in Mississauga, Ontario. The company’s franchise locations spread across Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. Currently, Metal Supermarkets operates 86 locations worldwide. Metal Supermarkets was established in 1985 as a single location in Mississauga, Ontario. Its founder, William "Bill" Mair, wanted to address the demand for small quantities of metal that