We are a family-owned & operated company and have been in business since Oct 1999. We do our best to provide our customers with an easy shopping experience. Please visit us at our retail store: Old Koenig Engraving & Gifts 900 Old Koenig Lane #114 Austin, TX 78756 Please note we will answer the phone ”Old Koenig Engraving & Gifts” Phone: 512-458-GIFT (4438) Hours: 10a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday (Central time) We offer pewter from 2 manufacturerers: Woodbury Pewter made in Connecticut, USA and  Mextizo Pewter made in San Miguel, Mexico Woodbury Pewterers was founded in 1952, in the town of Woodbury, Ct. by Ruth Holbrook and Lee R. Titcomb. The original location was a small blacksmith shop and in 1967, the business was re-located to its current location. Each piece of Woodbury Pewter is hand-crafted from the highest quality pewter using many of the same methods and tools that were used in the 18th & 19th centuries. Woodbury Pewter still remains a “family owned and operated” business with several second and third generation employees. Woodbury Pewter Care and Facts: CONTENTS: Our Pewter is 92% Tin, 6% Antimony & 2% Copper. Our Pewter does NOT contain any lead. CARE: Woodbury Pewter is safe for foods and beverages and with a minimum amount of care, may be passed on to generations. pewter should be washed and dried as soon as is practical after use to avoid possible staining caused by certain foods and beverages. Pewter polish, scouring power or fine steel wool may be used to maintain satin finish pewter, should staining or scratches occur. You can also use Woodbury Pewter "Pewter Wash" for normal cleaning. While our pewter is dishwasher safe, we do not recommend dishwasher use due to other elements that your pewter may come in contact with, which may cause staining or pitting. CAUTIONS: Do not heat or cook in pewter, it will cause damage. Use a glass or other suitable liner for flowers and do not store beverages or foods in pewter that contain natural acids such as milk, juice, etc., as they may cause staining or pitting in your pewter piece. Mextizo Pewter has been located in the mountains of Central Mexico for over 10 years. Quality and beauty are important to them and their pewter is made to be shinier than most by the addition of magnesium. Mextizo pewter is made by hand and their will be some imperfections that lend itself to the uniqueness and beauty of each item. Mextizo Pewter Care and Facts: CONTENTS: Our Pewter is composed of Tin, Antimony, Copper & Magnesium. Our Pewter does NOT contain any lead. CARE: Mextizo Pewter is oven-safe up to 250 degrees and is refrigerator and freezer-safe. You can put acidic foods and sauces on it, but do not leave on pewter for more than 4 hours. To clean, hand wash with dish soap and dry with soft cotton cloth.