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The early years of pewter in Ireland
goes back at least 800 years. Around the 12th century pewter was only within the reach of the wealth, where it was to
found on the tables of castle halls and in the houses of rich merchants and churchman. Later its use spread into taverns and
cottages. With the introduction of pottery and glass its use declined during the 18th and 19th centuries,
but it has seen a more recent revival. It is now fashionable to buy pewter for every day use instead of silver. Pewter is easy to
store, never wears out and on special occasions it provides a splendid display.
This ancient craft of pewter making was revived in Ireland by Mullingar Pewter in 1974. Most of the pieces are
still made in the traditional way in our own workshop by Irish men and women, specially trained in the old casting methods,
meticulous assembly and delicate hand finishing. These skills take years to acquire. Mullingar Pewter has consistently applied
the highest standards of design and quality controls in the production of these supreme gifts. As was the custom for centuries,
so it is today: each piece of pewter bears the company touchmark, which is a guarantee in itself.
We hope you enjoy the experience of holding a real piece of pewter in your hands. This is the moment when the
magic of pewter comes into its own.
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Mullingar Pewter History
