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On 29 Sep 2004 20:31:04 GMT, (PENMART01) wrote:

>>Modern pewter contains NO lead...it is now an alloy of tin and a small
>>amount of copper.
> Allan Matthews
>
>Is not pewter, it's a new alloy called "pewter ware".
>
>by modern developments is pewter ware. The composition of this alloy has
>changed greatly, particularly with the elimination of the lead found in Roman
>and medieval alloys. Modern pewter ware is a high-tin alloy, containing from 90
>to 97 percent tin and small additions of antimony and copper—elements that
>are added to harden and strengthen the intrinsically soft tin. -Brit-
>
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As I stated before in response to your incorrect post about pewter,
all pewter food containers are now made of a tin/copper alloy and do
not contain any lead. Call it pewter ware are if you wish to confuse
the issue..There are no food containers made of the old lead /tin
alloy now.