A gray alloy of tin with copper and antimony (formerly, tin and lead)
Utensils made of this
An alloy that is currently composed of approximately 93–98% tin, 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony; An alloy of tin and lead; items made of pewter; A dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal; Of a dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal
A shade of bluish or silver gray
any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)
Pewter is a malleable metal alloy, traditionally 85-99% tin, with the remainder consisting of copper, antimony, bismuth and lead. Copper and antimony act as hardeners while lead is common in the lower grades of pewter, which have a bluish tint.
Provide (mirror glass) with a backing of a silver-colored material in order to make it reflective
(esp. of the moon) Give a silvery appearance to
made from or largely consisting of silver; "silver bracelets"
coat with a layer of silver or a silver amalgam; "silver the necklace"
Coat or plate with silver
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
Touring the renovated lab space today. When I dress up for work, I always feel as if I am playing dress up, or satirizing it.. I think it shows. I do have a nice Eileen Fisher cardigan (from my aunt) to wear over this after I get off my bike... I'll use the kilt pin to fasten it.
For wardrobe remix:
... Necklace: paper boat gallery
... Costume pearls, Annies thrift
... Kilt pin from my family, pewter keys found on the ground while walking to see TOOL with Adam last week
... silver bracelets, my grandmother via my mom
... "Sketchy skirt: A wool a-line skirt with appliqued trees, clouds, and flowers in various fabrics" made by Jill Killjoy, bought at Art vs. Craft. (I have clouds on my butt. ^_^ And I love this skirt - it's like wearing good architecture.)
... hot pink peep toes - payless.
Smokey silver vs. pewter glaze
Can you tell the difference? I think the dragon tile is the smoky silver, and the astrological one is the pewter, but it's subtle.