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 Brittania metal and was capable of being given a bright polish.
Mannanan Wedge Hip Flask A stylish, elegant wedge shaped hip flask, also known as a sporran style hip flask, is the perfect gift for any occasion. This pewter flask with a high polished finish and an intricately carved representation of the Celtic "Son of the Sea" Mannanan. It holds up to 6oz of your favourite tipple and is supplied with black presentation box and funnel.