English Pewter Company Sheffield has long had a tradition and industry based on metalwork, silverwork and cutlery. In 1977 Alan and Robert Shaw set up the English Pewter Company. With a commitment to quality, service and price they soon became the UK's largest manufacturer of quality pewter giftware.
Pewter Pewter, an easily worked alloy, has been in use in Britain for near on 2000 years. Pewter remained a cottage industry until 1770 when a new pewter alloy which used Antimony and Copper instead of Lead was developed in Sheffield, it became known as Britannia metal and was capable of being given a bright polish.
Hip Flask Less sometimes really is more, and that is never clearer than when you look at the beautiful SF435 pewter hip flask. With no complicated design features, this traditionally shaped and plain hip flask exudes elegance and class and comes complete with captive top style hinged lid. What's more, being plain makes this the ideal hip flask for adding an engraved message of your own choosing which can turn it into a truly unique and personal gift for any occasion. Composed of high quality, lead free pewter, the flask will not tarnish over time and is also supplied with a cream and black presentation box and funnel.