Many standard brass or pewter antiques take the form of dining wear, medals and trophies or fixtures. Still, some people buy brass and pewter for their melting value.
We buy 18th-19th century pewter. Pewter's quality is defined by the percentage of lead in its construction. Pewter with little to no lead is considered higher quality and therefore increased in value. We can determine the age of the pewter by looking at the amounts of different metals within it; for example, modern pewter is almost 91% tin. Many merchants will attempt to sell replica historical artefacts such as tankards, passing them off as having brass elements or made of pewter. Suppose you own one of these items and would like to consider having it evaluated. In that case, we can investigate whether your item is genuinely made of these things and tell you about its current worth in today's market.
The market value on brass is like silver. It is reasonably steady and is likely to remain so as trends fluctuate. Brass is a metal susceptible to cracking under stress but is still commonly used in applications where corrosion resistance and low friction are needed. Examples include locks, hinges, gears, bearings, ammunition casings, zippers, plumbing and sockets. Some brass items are as everyday as going to the store to pick them up, but antique locks with unique designs will fetch a higher market value.
The trend of industrialism highlighted the attraction to brass and pewter fixings and made stark style much more fashionable. As a result, many pickers seek old light fittings from factories and twentieth-century lockers to be repurposed in chic lofts and stylish office spaces.
At Pack It Post It, we value a massive range of pewter and brass products sent to us, and they all have a story. Some may come from factories, others from stately homes. If you are interested in parting with your pewter and brass products, you can send them to us for evaluation. If you want to get the process underway but are unsure how to start, feel free to contact us at admin@packitpostit.co.uk or drop us a call at 08001125512, we can't wait to hear from you.
If you like the idea of getting cash for your vintage memorabilia, collectibles and antique furniture, order a seller pack and send us your items using our prepaid postage labels or select the option for a home visit if they’re too large to pack and post.
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