Pewter Pewter Pewter () is a malleable metal alloy. It is traditionally composed of 85–99% tin, mixed with copper, antimony, bismuth, and sometimes silver or lead, although the use of lead is less common today. Copper and antimony act as hardeners while lead is more common in the lower grades of pewter, which have a bluish tint. Pewter has a low melting point, around , depending on the exact mixture of metals. The word "pewter" is probably a variation of the word "spelter", a term for zinc alloys (originally a colloquial name for zinc). Pewter was first used around the beginning
Ajka Crystal Ajka Crystal Ajka Crystal is a Hungarian crystal manufacturer. Created in 1878 by Bernard Neumann. The company, one of the biggest in Central Europe produces unique, handmade pieces of glass art. Ajka Crystal also goes under the name of "The Romanov Collection" in the United States. Ajka Crystal ships 90% of the factory's total production - both in tableware (stemware, tumblers etc...) and in giftware (vases, bowls) is exported for world-famous brands such as Wedgwood, Tiffany's, Rosenthal, Waterford Crystal, Polo Ralph Lauren, Christian Dior, Moser and other high end French Crystal Manufacturers. Ajka Crystal is located in Ajka, Hungary. Ajka