Malaysia Pewter
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Use of pewter was common from the Middle Ages up until the 18th and 19th centuries. This metal, which is made from tin mixed with copper or lead, is soft enough to be carved with hand tools, or patterned with punches or presses. Malaysia is at the forefront of the pewter production industry. Contemporary items and decorative items like candle holders, plates, trophies, mugs, corporate gifts and children's toys are very popular among local and foreign customers. Pewterware is relatively easy to take care of. It can be cleaned with warm soapy water and then rinsing and drying immediately with a soft cloth. As sea air can tarnish pewter, those living along coastlines or beaches should clean their pewter more frequently. Wine, fruit juices, tea or coffee should not be left standing in pewter longer than necessary. Royal Selangor. Founded in 1885, the company is reputed to be one of the world's largest and oldest. During the 18th century, items were mainly incense burners and candle holders for the oriental market. Starting with Oriental objects like incense burners and candle holders, they then expanded to tankards, ashtrays and tea services. Today, Royal Selangor is renowned for new, one-of-a-kind and innovative lifestyle accessories lile elegantly crafted salt and pepper mills, candlesticks, votive/egg cups, letter openers, paperweights, post-it pad tray, and pencil sharpener. Truly, Selangor Pewter are masters in the creation of pewter objets d'art. For connoiseurs and aficionados of fine pewter wares, Royal Selangor has four outlets here in Penang. Penang Pewter is proud of its new designs and innovations, especially with the introduction of gold-plated pewterwares. It offers more than 600 items with different finishing – satin finish, gold plating finish and high polished finish. In addition to standard items, it also offers custom-made designs. Penang Pewter & Metal Arts Sdn Bhd Renaissance Pewter is named after the period when fine arts reached a peak of excellence. Rather than mass production, Renaissance pewter is painstakingly finished by hand to ensure the finest quality and exquisite design. It is also lead free. Products include plaques, medals, mugs, vases, tea sets, tankards, figurines and other decorative items. Renaissance Pewter Petwer retailers in George Town Another interesting place to buy pewter items are the little stalls along the steps leading to the Kek Lok Si Temple in Air Itam. Here one can find items like pewter dessert forks, miniature Petronas Twin Towers, ashtrays and keychains. Although prices are clearly labelled, don't forget to indulge in a little bargaining before buying. Below are four shops in the heart of George Town selling a wide variety of pewter items. Other popular places selling pewter items are souvenir centres, departmental stores, shopping complexes and the night market along Batu Ferringhi. Hong Giap Hong Joo Chop Chin Giap Jia-Nian Gifts & Souvenirs Batik retailers | Chain stores | Flea market | second hand goods | Jewellers & goldsmiths | ||||
