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Post by straekat on Nov 7, 2019 12:31:13 GMT -7
Thanks. Thought about pewter, wasn't sure about the lead. Just did some reading and new pewter should be safe. How is it for keeping cold drinks cold and hot drinks from burning one's hand?
Try putting a stoneware or pewter mug in the freezer for an hour or two before using it in conjunction with your favorite cider on a warm summer evening....pewter will keep cold liquids on the cold side for longer than you'll probably let the beverage be inside of the mug. ;-)
Hot coffee or other liquids in pewter does transfer heat to the handle or outside rim, and should be allowed to cool off before before sucking in a mouthful. The thermal shock is somewhere between a tin cup rim and a stoneware cup.
Inexpensive reproduction pewter isn't hard to find in second hand stores, flea markets and yard/garage sales.
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Post by brokennock on Nov 7, 2019 17:55:10 GMT -7
Thanks for the info. I think if I buy pewter that will be used with food, I will buy new. This way I know for sure it is new enough to be lead free. I have had lead toxicity before and very high lead levels for an extended period of time. I really don't want to repeat the ordeal.
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Post by Black Hand on Nov 7, 2019 18:41:44 GMT -7
Thanks for the info. I think if I buy pewter that will be used with food, I will buy new. This way I know for sure it is new enough to be lead free. I have had lead toxicity before and very high lead levels for an extended period of time. I really don't want to repeat the ordeal. New pewter should/will be labeled "Lead-free". Alternately, you can buy lead test swabs from the hardware store if you are concerned.
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Post by artificer on Nov 8, 2019 2:56:44 GMT -7
Whether real Pewter or Wilson Armetale, I recommend the lidded mugs most highly. It keeps dust and "stuff" out of your mug/beverage and covers up any "Non Historic" Beverage you might want to enjoy, but not let others see at a living history, etc. It will also keep them from seeing ice in your mug, though of course when the Mug "sweats" it is still a giveaway. Grin. Lidded mugs also keeps hot beverages warmer longer.
Gus
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Post by spence on Nov 8, 2019 10:38:43 GMT -7
It will also keep them from seeing ice in your mug, though of course when the Mug "sweats" it is still a giveaway. Grin. Gus A bit off topic, not necessarily appropriate for the rendezvous scene or areas away from civilization in the day, and from early 19th century, not 18th, but this item might be of interest: Wm. Blane spent 2 years traveling through the Unite States in 1822-23, wrote about his experiences in _An Excursion through the United States and Canada, during the Years 1822-3 by an English Gentleman_ "I was surprised to find, that notwithstanding the weather had been uncommonly hot, yet at every little tavern where we stopped, there was an abundant supply of ice, for cooling water, wine, &c. This is the case throughout all the United States, as the lowest labourer would not like his whiskey and water in summer, were it not iced. The ice houses are upon an uncommonly simple plan, being merely an inverted and hollow cone or pyramid of wood, which is sunk into the earth, with a drain from its apex, and a small wooden shed built over it, the door of which is so contrived as always to allow a free draught of air. This preserves the ice through the whole of a Virginian summer; and in such abundance can this article be had in the cities, that five cents, or about two-pence halfpenny, will purchase sufficient for the use of a large family for a day. When the thermometer stands at between 80° and 90° in the shade, the luxury of a plentiful supply of ice can easily be imagined. It is moreover of great use to the people, by enabling them to preserve meat, &c. for a longer time." Spence
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Post by Black Hand on Nov 8, 2019 16:16:29 GMT -7
As always Spence - a quote for every occasion, and for every occasion, a quote. Now - the question of adulterating fine Whiskey (and Scotch) with water and/or ice is another matter entirely. I'll have mine neat...
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Post by Keith on Nov 8, 2019 17:06:14 GMT -7
These are the only ones I have in my possession.
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Post by brokennock on Nov 8, 2019 19:54:19 GMT -7
As always Spence - a quote for every occasion, and for every occasion, a quote. Now - the question of adulterating fine Whiskey (and Scotch) with water and/or ice is another matter entirely. I'll have mine neat... Sorry, like my scotch with one ice cube to float the oils. And, I tend not to like any beverage at room temperature. Cold/cool or hot, not in between.
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Post by spence on Nov 8, 2019 20:46:01 GMT -7
Can't help you with the ice in Scotch question. Like Mattie Ross of near Dardanelle in Yell county, "I'm partial to cold buttermilk." Spence
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Post by artificer on Nov 9, 2019 0:45:17 GMT -7
Spence, Neat Quote. Far better than our normal explanation of a freak hail storm we could take advantage of for gathering the ice. Gus
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