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Britannia metal is actually a British name for pewter. This holder is silver, plated over pewter. Pewter was considered too …
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Britannia metal is actually a British name for pewter. This holder is silver, plated over pewter. Pewter was considered too French a name at one point, so to make it more British it was renamed
Britannia. It is a mixture of tin antimony and copper.
This piece is by S.H. Derry & Son in Sheffield, England. They produced all manner of things for the new Victorian palate, that didn't want their grand ma's pewter.
It think this piece has character. It all little stumpy legs. It is shabby chic, and makes a great
soap holder in a vintage bathroom.
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- Dimensions
- 7.5ʺW × 9ʺD × 3.5ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Copper
- Pewter
- Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- This holder is always going to be dark. It has highlights of silver plate over the Britannia. It will never … moreThis holder is always going to be dark. It has highlights of silver plate over the Britannia. It will never be bright silver. If you like gently worn pieces, you will love this. It has no dings or bendss and the hinge works fine. It is stained dark inside. The handle is perfect. No wobbbles. It is very sturdy. less
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