Britannia metal
Tin-based metal substitute
Britannia metal is a pewter-like alloy of tin, antimony, and copper, used for tableware, teapots, and decorative objects.
Developed in the 18th century as a cheaper alternative to silver, it can be polished to a similar shine: The candlesticks were Britannia metal, not sterling.
Also called Britannia.
Containers for steeping leaves
- coffeepotsContainers for brewed java
- tankardsLarge handled drinking vessels
- gobletsStemmed drinking vessels
- candlesticksBases for tapers
flatware · serveware · plates · bowls · pitchers · creamers · ladles · trays
Element fifty, Sn
- antimonyBrittle metalloid, symbol Sb
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- pewterTin-based tableware alloy
- nonferrousContaining no iron
metallurgy · smelting · alloying · fusion · homogeneous · ingot · casting · malleable
Skilled manual tradesperson
- metalsmithCraftsperson working with ores
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
- spinningRevolving around an axis
- hammeredSeverely intoxicated or pounded
engraving · etching · molding · casting · polishing · lathing · chiseling · workmanship
Of a prim era
- GeorgianOf four kings' era
- SheffieldSouth Yorkshire manufacturing city
- colonialOf occupied territories
- antiqueOld valued collectible
collectibles · heirloom · 19th-century · English · American · museum · restoration · reproductions
Soft reflected light
buff · patina · reflective · brightness · tarnish · burnished · mirrorlike · satiny
teapots
Containers for steeping leaves
- coffeepotsContainers for brewed java
- tankardsLarge handled drinking vessels
- gobletsStemmed drinking vessels
candlesticks · flatware · serveware · plates · bowls · pitchers · creamers · ladles · trays · platters
tin
Element fifty, Sn
- antimonyBrittle metalloid, symbol Sb
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- pewterTin-based tableware alloy
nonferrous · metallurgy · smelting · alloying · fusion · homogeneous · ingot · casting · malleable · ductile
artisan
Skilled manual tradesperson
- metalsmithCraftsperson working with ores
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
- spinningRevolving around an axis
hammered · engraving · etching · molding · casting · polishing · lathing · chiseling · workmanship · hallmarks
Victorian
Of a prim era
- GeorgianOf four kings' era
- SheffieldSouth Yorkshire manufacturing city
- colonialOf occupied territories
antique · collectibles · heirloom · 19th-century · English · American · museum · restoration · reproductions · traditional
luster
Soft reflected light
silvery · buff · patina · reflective · brightness · tarnish · burnished · mirrorlike · satiny · gloss
- silver alternativesnickel silver, silver plate, Sheffield plate, electroplate, pewter
- historic metalsbronze, brass, pewter, electrum, gunmetal
- tin alloyspewter, tinplate
Britannia metalsterling silver
Jewelry-quality alloyed precious metal
solid gold · fine silver · gold · platinum · pure gold
metal, British, Britain, Great Britain, Britons, Briton, Britannia