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Welcome to the PCCA Website
What is
pewter Pewter is a metal alloy composed primarily
of tin with varying amounts of lead, copper, antimony, and bismuth.
It was first used in the manufacture of vessels by the
Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and other ancient civilizations.
In Europe, pewter was utilized extensively from medieval
times through the 18th century when pottery and porcelain replaced
it as the materials of choice for serving food and drink.
Pewter was also made and used in great quantities throughout
North America from the colonial period to the
1860s.
What is
the PCCA?
The
Pewter Collectors' Club of America is an organization composed of
over 600 individuals, museums, and historical societies throughout
the world interested in collecting antique pewter from America,
England, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1934 and incorporated in 1977,
the club encourages research and discussion on pewterers, their
marks, their lives, working periods, and locations. The PCCA
does not buy, sell or appraise pewter, however individual
members may do so but without endorsement or recommendation from the
club.
Membership
Benefits
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The PCCA Bulletin, an internationally
recognized biannual publication of research on
pewter.
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The PCCA Newsletter, a biannual
publication of Club activities, meeting reports, exhibits and
auction reports.
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National meetings, twice a year, at major
museums and institutions.
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Regional groups and meetings in the Northeast,
Mid-Atlantic and Midwest for easier participation at meetings
closer to home.
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An opportunity for members to buy and sell
pewter and reference books among themselves at meetings via "for
sale" tables.
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An opportunity to meet and become acquainted
with a group of people who know and love
pewter.
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An opportunity to increase your knowledge and
thereby form a better collection.
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Annual dues of $60 covers one or two
adult memberships from a single household. Other family members
and friends are always welcome as guests at national and regional
meetings.
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Explore Our Site
For additional
information on the PCCA and on American Pewter, including a brief
history, a glossary, an excellent comprehensive
bibliography and much more, explore our site. Use the
navigation bar on the left or the Table of Contents for
additional links of interest.
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