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Glover and Smith

About

Inspired by Nature, Created by us.

Ed & Judy Glover design and make their award-winning designs in their Wiltshire studios. Each piece is lovingly hand-crafted from lead-free pewter which does not go grey like old pewter. Glover and Smith was established in 1994.

Ed achieved his degree in art and design from Farnham Art College and Judy studied textile design at Manchester University. Their work is collected and treasured by many both here and abroad.

What is Pewter?

Pewter is an environmentally friendly metal. By definition it is an alloy of various metals. The pewter we use is of the highest quality comprising 95% Tin, 0.5% Copper and 4.5% Antimony. It is certified lead and nickel free. This makes our metal completely non toxic, food-friendly and with regards to our jewellery there is no need to worry about problems with allergies or sensitive skin.

Hand pouring molten pewter (lead free of course)
Soldering Sterling silver wire on to oak leaf drop earrings
Our Oak leaf napkin ring bending jig

In June 2019 G&S celebrate 25 years of pewter designing and making.

Glover & Smith are members of The Association of British Pewter Craftsmen and most of our designs carry the quality marks of the Association. Ed Glover is also a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Pewterers.

Tin is a plentiful, non-toxic resource and Tin mining has little or no impact on the environment. This eco-friendly metal does not need polishing like silver and it does not go grey like old pewter (this was the lead content).

Ed Glover, designer and pewter maker