About this Piece
This Mullingar Pewter Pocket Watch features a Pewter Celtic design, and is the perfect gift for the groomsmen or best man on a wedding day, or a delightful gift for that special man in your life to celebrate any occasion.
- Mechanical Pocket Watch
- 12" chain
- Made in Westmeath, Ireland
About the Maker
In 1974, Paddy Collins revived the ancient craft of pewter manufacturing in Ireland, establishing his workshop in Mullingar, County Westmeath. Pewter has existed since ancient Egyptian and Roman times (as an alloy of tin mixed mainly with copper and antimony), and came to Ireland 800 years ago, becoming fashionable among the wealthy and for ceremonial purposes. Mullingar Pewter combines traditional handcrafted techniques that take many years to perfect, along with modern advances (modern pewter no longer contains lead, for instance), producing wonderful heritage gifts.