Cup, pewter

Cast pewter cup for ale-houses and tavern daily use and casual damage.

A cast pewter cup, plain and functional, suited to ale-houses and tavern kitchens where the drinking ware sees daily use and casual damage. The metal is lighter and cheaper than copper, and takes a modest shine when new, though it dulls with age and repeated washing. Dents are frequent but do not weaken the cup, and pewter does not poison the drinker as some base metals do.