Written by one of the world’s leading experts, Pewter of the Western World chronicles the history of the pewter industry in Europe, Britain and American from 1600 to 1850. The nature of pewter, how it was made, the industry and craft guilds are all discussed. Various forms of decoration are recorded and illustrated and maker’s marks are identified. The care and dating of pewter and the nature of fakes of reproductions are also examined. This book is sure to be considered any pewter collector’s standard reference.