HH Tinn - Scandinavian pewter - is it from Norway?

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  1. SBSVC

    SBSVC Well-Known Member

    I'm just curious if anyone can confirm that HH Pewter is/was Norwegian. (I've seen it with mention of Norway, but also with claims to Sweden...) Note that I've checked Wayback and the Scandinavian pewter site, with no match.

    I have a 6" tall pewter canister with what I believe are lionesses for feet and the top finial/handle. I've seen two others similar to it, with different animals, from the same company, but nobody seems to know exactly what/when/where the company is/was in business.

    Thanks!
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    SBSVC, Jul 3, 2018
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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Love it. Seems 'pewter' is 'tinn' in Norwegian but 'tenn' in Swedish, so that's a clue.
     
    Bronwen, Jul 3, 2018
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  3. DragonflyWink

    DragonflyWink Well-Known Member

    It's a fairly modern pewter version of an old wood or silver peg tankard, the company would be Norwegian by the spelling of 'Tinn' ('Tenn' in Swedish, 'Tin' in Danish) - have seen that mark before, but not sure I ever identified it, will hunt around my notes when I get a chance...

    ~Cheryl
     
    DragonflyWink, Jul 3, 2018
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  4. SBSVC

    SBSVC Well-Known Member

    Thank you both so much! The worst part is that I USED TO KNOW THAT! Duh...

    Thanks again!
     
    SBSVC, Jul 3, 2018
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