Pewter (such as cups, plates, or jewelry) due to health concerns stemming from the lead content. Modern pewters are available that are completely free of lead, although many pewters containing lead are still being produced for other purposes. A typical European casting alloy contains 94% tin, 1% copper, and 5% antimony. A European pewter sheet would contain 92% tin, 2% copper, and 6% antimony. Asian pewter, produced mostly in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, contains a higher percentage of tin, usually 97.5% tin, 1% copper, and 1.5% antimony. This makes the alloy slightly softer. So-called "Mexican pewter" is an alloy of aluminum,
Ajka Crystal Crystal's online webshop (CrystALaCarte.com) was established in 2003, with the widest selection of lead crystal products for both retail and wholesale. 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,