DANFORTH PEWTER ARTISAN MADE LETTER OPENER makes a very special and personal gift! The decorated 9" letter opener is made of solid lead-free pewter with a stainless steel blade and can be engraved in your choice of block or script letters, on the back of the handle. Comes in your choice of Celtic Knot, Green Leaf, Blue Leaf, Red Leaf or Botanica Pewter or Botanica Green (not shown). Please allow 2 weeks for order processing. If personalization is desired, please allow 2-4 weeks for processing. To complete your order, we will need to know the text for engraving (up to 35 characters) and letter type. BRAND NEW. Made to order. Enjoy!
About Danforth Pewter . . . A truly American artisan shop, Fred Danforth's ancestors were renowned pewtersmiths in colonial New England. Danforth Pewter is entirely hand made in their Vermont workshop by a process known as pewter spinning. A carefully made disk of pewter is centered on a lathe and with the skill of a master craftsman it is "spun" into shape. This is a delicate process that can easily end in disaster in less skilled hands. Fred and Judy have revitalized this tradition of excellence in creating these hand-made exquisite hand-spun pewter heirlooms! Danforth pewter is made of the finest lead-free alloy of tin, copper and antimony. The tin imparts a fine sheen and malleability. Over time and with use, your pewter will develop a wonderful patina. Due to the high quality of pewter alloy used, Danforth pewter contains no lead and therefore is safe for food and drink. But please do not wash in an automatic dishwasher as the heat and detergent can be harmful to the piece. You can wash by hand with warm sudsy water. There are also various pewter cleaners and polishes available to maintain your pewter, although many prefer to maintain the patina that develops with age. Pewter should never be used in an oven, microwave or on the stovetop and should not be exposed to a direct flame.
About pewter . . . Although pewter has always been a traditional and elegant choice, for many pewter is a preferred choice today over silver - more economical, every bit as beautiful, and easier to care for, so more appropriate to today's fast-paced lifestyle! Pewter does not tarnish the way silver and copper tarnish. Like all metals, pewter does oxidize when exposed to air. But, unlike other metals, pewter oxidizes very slowly and evenly. This means your pewter gradually develops the soft warm patina that adds so much to its lasting charm. Want your pewter to grow more beautiful with age? Then use it - instead of storing it for special occasions!
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