The archaeology of pewter vessels in England 1200-1700 : a study of form and usage
The first aim is to study the main types of pewter vessels surviving for the period, and to show how they were suited to their domestic purpose, especially the serving of food, and as eating and drinking implements. The second aim is to attempt to further investigate the alloy âtrifleâ by having a sample of typical objects analysed by ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry). This alloy was introduced by the Pewterersâ Company (WCP) by the 16th century for the purpose of providing an extended range of wares in a more durable metal than âlayâ metal, but less expensive than âfineâ metal, as specified by the Company. The third aim is to explore the occupations of the differing types of âpotterâ who worked within the Company during the second half of the 17th century. The growth of this separate capitalist group of middle men âpottersâ or retailers of ceramics and glassware has not previously been noted. The differing levels of wealth and work of other, mainstream, Pewterers is explored by comparison. The majority of the finds came from anaerobic marine rather than traditional land sites and consisted chiefly of medieval to 17th century tablewares â dishes, saucers,
Weinstein, Rosemary Isabel
The archaeology of pewter vessels in England 1200-1700 : a study of form and usage. The first aim is to study the main types of pewter vessels surviving for the period, and to show how they were suited to their domestic purpose, especially the serving of food, and as eating and drinking implements. The second aim is to attempt to further investigate the alloy âtrifleâ by having a sample of typical objects analysed by ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry). This alloy was introduced by the Pewterersâ Company (WCP) by the 16th century for the purpose of providing an extended range of wares in a more durable metal than âlayâ metal, but less expensive than âfineâ metal, as specified by the Company. The third aim is to explore the occupations of the differing types of âpotterâ who worked within the Company during the second half of the 17th century. The growth of this separate capitalist group of middle men âpottersâ or retailers of ceramics and glassware has not previously been noted. The differing levels of wealth and work of other, mainstream, Pewterers is explored by comparison. The majority of the finds came from anaerobic marine rather than traditional land sites and consisted chiefly of medieval to 17th century tablewares â dishes, saucers,
archaeology vessel england study form usage first aim_study main_type vessel survive period show suit domestic purpose especially serve food eat drinking implement second_aim attempt_investigate alloy sample typical object analyse icp inductively_coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry alloy introduce company purpose_provide extend range war durable metal lay metal less expensive fine metal specify company third_aim explore occupation differ type potter work within company growth separate capitalist group middle men potter retailer ceramic previously note differ level wealth work mainstream explore comparison majority find come marine rather traditional land site consist chiefly medieval