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.
Hip Flask A stylish, simple hip flask, this stainless steel hip flask is the perfect gift for any occasion. This hip flask which is part of their Scottish collection also features a hand cast pewter Scottish lion badge. The beautiful hip flask is also supplied complete with a black presentation box and funnel and funnel.