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    Article number:
    106196
    Design:
    Birgitta Löwendahl
    Material:
    Pewter
    Width:
    6,5 cm
    Length:
    13,5 cm
    Country of manufacture:
    Portugal
    Net weight:
    0,27 kg
    Designed year:
    2012

    Pewter is a silvery-white metallic element that is extracted primarily from the mineral tinstone or cassiterite. It is one of the few metals that have been in use since prehistoric times.

  • Product information
    Article number:
    106196
    Design:
    Birgitta Löwendahl
    Material:
    Pewter
    Width:
    6,5 cm
    Length:
    13,5 cm
    Country of manufacture:
    Portugal
    Net weight:
    0,27 kg
    Designed year:
    2012

    Pewter is a silvery-white metallic element that is extracted primarily from the mineral tinstone or cassiterite. It is one of the few metals that have been in use since prehistoric times.

  • Design

    With inspiration from Estrid Ericson’s design, where the oak leaf is often recurrent, Birgitta Löwendahl designed this oak leaf in 2012 for Svenskt Tenn.

     

    Designer

    Birgitta Löwendahl

    Designer and decorator Birgitta Löwendahl lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden. She has studied at several art schools and opened her own gallery in 1998, where she shows drawings and graphics from the 18th and 19th centuries. Birgitta Löwendahl has, among other things, designed jewellery, pewter and textile products for Svenskt Tenn for 20 years, and created jewellery for Svensk Slöjd, Skandium London, Garbo and more. In her work, she is inspired by Rare Jewellery from the 18th century Mughal: the craftsmanship, the colour combinations and the symbolism of the precious stones.

  • Design

    With inspiration from Estrid Ericson’s design, where the oak leaf is often recurrent, Birgitta Löwendahl designed this oak leaf in 2012 for Svenskt Tenn.

     

    Designer

    Birgitta Löwendahl

    Designer and decorator Birgitta Löwendahl lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden. She has studied at several art schools and opened her own gallery in 1998, where she shows drawings and graphics from the 18th and 19th centuries. Birgitta Löwendahl has, among other things, designed jewellery, pewter and textile products for Svenskt Tenn for 20 years, and created jewellery for Svensk Slöjd, Skandium London, Garbo and more. In her work, she is inspired by Rare Jewellery from the 18th century Mughal: the craftsmanship, the colour combinations and the symbolism of the precious stones.

  • Care instructions

    Pewter is a soft material that requires careful treatment. We recommend using cotton gloves when handling pewter. Objects that are not being used can be stored in a plastic or felt bag to avoid scratching.

    It is generally recommended to avoid using polish on pewter, since it can cause scratches. To remove fingerprints and other stains, rinse the pewter in warm water with a small amount of dish detergent. Dry with a soft cloth. For more advanced cleaning of pewter objects we recommend a professional restorer, for example, KA Johnsson in Stockholm.

  • Sustainability and manufacturing

    Material

    Pewter

    The metal pewter has been used since ancient times and is extracted from the mineral cassiterite. Throughout the manufacturing process of Svenskt Tenn’s pewter objects, waste is minimised and whatever metal scrap remains is sent to recycling. Excess pewter can be melted down and used once again. The family-owned company Freitas in Portugal manufactures some of Svenskt Tenn's pewter items, and the company follows EU rules and regulations when it comes to production of pewter.

    This is how pewter objects are manufactured at Freitas

    At Freitas, several craftsmen work with the production of Svenskt Tenn's objects. The prototypes are made by hand without templates and molds. Once the prototypes are made, they manufacture specific molds for casting or spinning. Sometimes different parts need to be soldered together before the objects are engraved, polished, cleaned and finally checked and approved before they are sent to Svenskt Tenn.

    Sustainability in focus

    Read more about Svenskt Tenn's Sustainability Philosophy below.

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Decoration Oakleaf Width 6,5 cm, Length 13,5 cm, Pewter

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