{"title":"Miniature Figurines","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eOur collection of miniature pewter figurines includes animals, birds, and small decorative sculptures hand-cast in traditional lead-free pewter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eEach piece is individually cast and polished by hand, giving it a smooth finish and distinctive character. 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His pewter is the highest grade available and is, of course, lead-free and nickel-free, it will not flake or rust or tarnish because no chemicals are used on it and it definitely won't give you an adverse allergic reaction. If necessary, it can be gently cleaned with detergent or soap and a soft cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen William makes a new piece, he first carves a master, using a variety of materials such as wax or wood, then he builds a mould using his vulcaniser, which heats and crushes pure silicon until it flows around the original piece. This silicon must be left untouched until it is completely cool and a cavity will have been formed within it that is an exact copy of the shape of the hand carved master. Then the hard part begins. Tiny ducts have to be cut into the mould to allow moulten pewter to flow into each cavity, as well as other finer ducts, carefully placed to allow air to escape during the casting process. The correct placement of these ducts is crucial to a cleanly cast item.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce William is happy with a mould he will spend an hour or two testing and adjusting his work until he is completely satisfied. Next he begins casting using a centrifugal spin caster and the pieces produced are left to cool then are cleaned up by hand with a linishing machine which removes any roughness from the casting. The next step is to polish each piece, dry it and inspect it; solder or assemble the parts and finally box it and send it off to its lucky new owner.","brand":"Galway Pewter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57398305882457,"sku":"Ahippo","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/0068\/8729\/files\/il_fullxfull.2161255919_d31t.jpg?v=1772193084"},{"product_id":"red-squirrel-figurine-miniature-squirrel-squirrel-totem-handmade-in-fine-pewter-by-william-sturt","title":"Red Squirrel Figurine, Miniature Squirrel, Squirrel Totem, Handmade, in Fine Pewter, by William Sturt","description":"This red squirrel figurine, a lucky squirrel or squirrel totem is about 3 cm tall and contains recycled lead-free pewter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFine Pewter has a wonderful deep luster \u0026amp; needs no upkeep - it won't tarnish. We do not charge you for delivery and we use top quality boxes, so if you are buying a gift, you can be sure it will not disappoint you. All our work is guaranteed by William for life. William has been working with pewter for twenty years, having first learnt the skill from a master pewter craftsman who specialised in ornate picture frames. His pewter is the highest grade available and is, of course, lead-free and nickel-free, it will not flake or rust or tarnish because no chemicals are used on it and it definitely won't give you an adverse allergic reaction. If necessary, it can be gently cleaned with detergent or soap and a soft cloth. When William makes a new piece, he first carves a master, using a variety of materials such as wax or wood, then he builds a mould using his vulcaniser, which heats and crushes pure silicon until it flows around the original piece. This silicon must be left untouched until it is completely cool and a cavity will have been formed within it that is an exact copy of the shape of the hand carved master. Then the hard part begins. Tiny ducts are cut into the mould to allow molten pewter to flow into each cavity, and to allow air to escape during casting. The correct placement of these ducts is crucial to a cleanly cast item. Once William is happy with a mould he will spend an hour or two testing and adjusting his work until he is completely satisfied. Next he begins casting using a centrifugal spin caster and the pieces produced are left to cool then are cleaned up by hand with a linishing machine which removes any roughness from the casting. The next step is to polish each piece, dry it and inspect it; solder or assemble any parts and finally box it and send it off to its lucky new owner. William makes two hundred different collectable animals and birds.","brand":"Galway Pewter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57398307881305,"sku":"Aredsquirrel","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/0068\/8729\/files\/il_fullxfull.2313394179_goe2.jpg?v=1772193106"},{"product_id":"miniature-bear-figurine-handmade-in-fine-pewter-by-william-sturt","title":"Miniature Bear Figurine, Handmade, in Fine Pewter, by William Sturt","description":"This lovely little bear is 2.7 cm high and handcast in great detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany of our pieces make wonderful wedding or 10th (tin) wedding anniversary gifts and you have the reassurance that we guarantee them for life. Although our highly polished pewter looks like silver, it doesn’t tarnish like silver and if it dulls, it can be cleaned with soapy water and dried with a soft cloth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen William makes a new piece, he first carves a master in wax then builds a silicone mould. Once a cavity has formed around the original piece, the hard part begins. Tiny ducts are cut into the mould to allow moulten pewter to flow into each cavity, and air to escape during casting. The correct placement of these ducts is crucial. Once William is happy with a mould he will spend an hour or two testing and adjusting it, then he start casting and the pieces produced are left to cool then cleaned up by hand to remove any roughness from the casting. The next step is to polish, dry and inspect each piece; box it and send it off to its lucky new owner.","brand":"Galway Pewter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57398307914073,"sku":"57098460430681","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/0068\/8729\/files\/il_fullxfull.2182890665_am7g.jpg?v=1772193108"},{"product_id":"miniature-frog-frog-figurine-hand-cast-in-fine-pewter-by-william-sturt","title":"Miniature Frog, Frog Figurine, Hand Cast in Fine Pewter by William Sturt","description":"This pewter frog figurine was handcast by William Sturt  in lead-free Fine Pewter and is 2 cm long. William has been a master pewter craftsman since 1995.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand Cast Pewter\u003cbr\u003eBy buying hand cast pewter you are helping protect one of the rarest and oldest rural heritage crafts - dating back to the bronze age. We are now one of only a handful of pewterers left and all our pewter is made by hand using traditional methods which haven’t changed in centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePewter\u003cbr\u003ePewter has a wonderful deep glow and is heavier than expected in your hand. William has been working with pewter for 25 years and everything he makes is guaranteed for life. We use the finest Britannia Pewter which won’t cause an allergic reaction. It doesn’t contain lead or nickel and doesn’t flake, rust or tarnish, because we never use chemicals on it. If you need to clean pewter, use detergent or soap and rub it with a soft cloth, rinsing and drying afterwards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafting\u003cbr\u003eWilliam starts by carving a master from which he constructs a silicon mold using a vulcanizer to heat silicon until it becomes liquid and envelopes the master. On cooling a perfect replica of the master is made embedded in the silicon. To create further pieces air ducts are carefully cut into the silicon – these allow the air to escape as molten pewter enters the mold. The positioning of these vents is crucial to the success of the mold and they can take several hours to get right. Pewter is hand ladled into completed molds to create new pieces which are left to cool before being cleaned up and polished ready for soldering or drilling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelivery\u003cbr\u003eWe don’t charge for delivery and we try to ship every order within 24 hours of receiving it.","brand":"Galway Pewter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57398308438361,"sku":"ATRFR","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/0068\/8729\/files\/il_fullxfull.2357091018_q2ki.jpg?v=1772193141"},{"product_id":"pig-figurine-pig-ornament-pig-totem-handmade-in-fine-pewter-by-william-sturt","title":"Pig Figurine, Pig Ornament, Pig Totem, Handmade in Fine Pewter, by William Sturt","description":"This pig figurine, or pig ornament is about 4 cm long.A pig totem symbolises fertility and good fortune.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePewter has a wonderful deep luster \u0026amp; won't tarnish. All our work is guaranteed by William for life and if you are buying a gift you can be sure it will not disappoint you. William has been working with pewter for twenty years, he uses the best quality pewter, which contains no lead or nickel. It will not flake, rust or tarnish because no chemicals are used on it and it won't give you an adverse allergic reaction. If necessary, it can be gently cleaned with detergent or soap and a soft cloth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen William makes a new piece, he first carves a master, using a variety of materials such as wax or wood, then he builds a mould using his vulcaniser, which heats and crushes pure silicon until it flows around the original piece. This silicon must be left untouched until it is completely cool and a cavity will have been formed within it that is an exact copy of the shape of the hand carved master. Then the hard part begins. 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Tiny ducts are cut into the mould to allow moulten pewter to flow into each cavity, and to allow air to escape during casting. The correct placement of these ducts is crucial to a cleanly cast item. Once William is happy with a mould he will spend an hour or two testing and adjusting his work until he is completely satisfied. Next he begins casting using a centrifugal spin caster and the pieces produced are left to cool then are cleaned up by hand with a linishing machine which removes any roughness from the casting. The next step is to polish each piece, dry it and inspect it; solder or assemble any parts and finally box it and send it off to its lucky new owner. 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William has been working with pewter for twenty years, having first learnt the skill from a master pewter craftsman who specialised in ornate picture frames. His pewter is the highest grade available and is, of course, lead-free and nickel-free, it will not flake or rust or tarnish because no chemicals are used on it and it definitely won't give you an adverse allergic reaction. If necessary, it can be gently cleaned with detergent or soap and a soft cloth. When William makes a new piece, he first carves a master, using a variety of materials such as wax or wood, then he builds a mould using his vulcaniser, which heats and crushes pure silicon until it flows around the original piece. This silicon must be left untouched until it is completely cool and a cavity will have been formed within it that is an exact copy of the shape of the hand carved master. Then the hard part begins. 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It is of course lead and nickel free, food friendly and hypo allergenic. Many of our pieces make wonderful wedding or 10th (tin) wedding anniversary gifts and you have the reassurance that we guarantee them for life. Although our highly polished pewter looks like silver, it doesn’t tarnish like silver and can be cleaned with soapy water and dried with a soft cloth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen William makes a new piece, he first carves a master in wax then builds a silicone mould. Once a cavity has formed around the original piece, the hard part begins. Tiny ducts are cut into the mould to allow moulten pewter to flow into each cavity, and air to escape during casting. The correct placement of these ducts is crucial. Once William is happy with a mould he will spend an hour or two testing and adjusting it, then he start casting and the pieces produced are left to cool then cleaned up by hand to remove any roughness from the casting. The next step is to polish, dry and inspect each piece; box it and send it off to its lucky new owner.","brand":"Galway Pewter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57398309454169,"sku":"Asnapperturtle","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/0068\/8729\/files\/il_fullxfull.2182730209_5z3e.jpg?v=1772193188"},{"product_id":"sheep-figurine-sheep-miniature-sheep-sculpture-handmade-in-fine-pewter-by-william-sturt","title":"Sheep Figurine, Sheep Miniature, Sheep Sculpture, Handmade, in Fine Pewter, by William Sturt","description":"This sheep figurine is about 2.5 cm long and is a superbly detailed miniature or totem. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePewter has a wonderful deep luster \u0026amp; won't tarnish. All our work is guaranteed by William for life and if you are buying a gift you can be sure it will not disappoint you. 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Next William spends an hour or two testing and adjusting his new mould until he is completely satisfied. Then he begins casting using a centrifugal spin caster and as the pieces produced, they are left to cool then any rough areas are cleaned up by hand. The next step is to polish each piece, dry it and inspect it and send it off to its lucky new owner.","brand":"Galway Pewter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57398314074457,"sku":"57098773037401","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/0068\/8729\/files\/il_fullxfull.2182846811_i76f.jpg?v=1772193240"},{"product_id":"kune-kune-pig-figurine-kune-kune-pig-miniature-kune-kune-pig-sculpture-handmade-in-fine-pewter-by-william-sturt","title":"Kune Kune Pig Figurine, Kune Kune Pig Miniature, Kune Kune Pig Sculpture, Handmade, in Fine Pewter, by William Sturt","description":"This New Zealand kune kune pig figurine is about 2.7 cm long and is a superbly detailed miniature or totem. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePewter has a wonderful deep luster \u0026amp; won't tarnish. All our work is guaranteed by William for life and if you are buying a gift you can be sure it will not disappoint you. William has been working with pewter for twenty years, he uses the best quality pewter, which contains no lead or nickel. It will not flake, rust or tarnish because no chemicals are used on it and it won't give you an adverse allergic reaction. If necessary, it can be gently cleaned with detergent or soap and a soft cloth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen William makes a new piece, he first carves a master, using a variety of materials such as wax or wood, then he builds a mould using his vulcaniser, which heats and crushes pure silicon until it flows around the original piece. This silicon must be left untouched until it is completely cool and a cavity will have been formed within it that is an exact copy of the shape of the hand carved master. Then the hard part begins. Tiny ducts are cut into the mould to allow moulten pewter to flow into each cavity, and to allow air to escape during casting. The correct placement of these ducts is crucial to a cleanly cast item. 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The finishing steps include thorough polishing, detailed inspection, careful assembly, and premium packaging—all ensuring that each creation arrives flawlessly to its new owner.","brand":"Galway Pewter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57398314172761,"sku":"Abison","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/0068\/8729\/files\/il_fullxfull.2094523168_rab7.jpg?v=1772193246"},{"product_id":"tiny-chicken-figurine-chicken-gift-handmade-in-fine-pewter-by-william-sturt","title":"Tiny Chicken Figurine, Chicken Gift, Handmade, In Fine Pewter, by William Sturt","description":"This collectable pewter chicken figure has been handcast by William Sturt  in lead-free Fine Pewter and  is approximately 3 cm long. Solid pewter has a wonderful deep luster \u0026amp; needs no upkeep - it won't tarnish. 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This silicon must be left untouched until it is completely cool and a cavity will have been formed within it that is an exact copy of the shape of the hand carved master. Then the hard part begins. Tiny ducts have to be cut into the mould to allow moulten pewter to flow into each cavity, as well as other finer ducts, carefully placed to allow air to escape during the casting process. The correct placement of these ducts is crucial to a cleanly cast item.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce William is happy with a mould he will spend an hour or two testing and adjusting his work until he is completely satisfied. Next he begins casting using a centrifugal spin caster and the pieces produced are left to cool then are cleaned up by hand with a linishing machine which removes any roughness from the casting. 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