What is special about Royal Selangor?
A Royal Selangor piece exudes an elegant sculptural presence derived from the softness and versatility of pewter which is fashioned in a variety of finishes – a traditional soft satin lustre, a dazzling brilliance that rivals silver or a subdued ‘antique’ finish.
What does Royal Selangor do?
Royal Selangor International Sdn Bhd (doing business as Royal Selangor) is a Malaysian pewter manufacturer and retailer, the largest of its type in the world.
Does Royal Selangor pewter contain lead?
FAQ | Royal Selangor Official Website. Pewter is a tin alloy with more than 90% tin where Copper and Antimony are added in for strength and malleability. We obtain our raw materials from the Metals Exchange Market and all Royal Selangor tablewares and drinkware are lead-free so they are food safe.
When did Selangor pewter become Selangor?
1992
In 1979, the company received a royal warrant from the Sultan of Selangor. To reflect the royal endorsement and the diverse nature of the company, Selangor Pewter changed its name to Royal Selangor in 1992.
Why is pewter expensive?
Why is pewter expensive? Affordability: Since pewter contains mostly tin, typically along with traces of copper, antimony, or other harder metals, the alloy certainly costs less than gold, platinum, and even silver. When compared to precious metals, the lower cost of pewter obviously contributes to its popularity.
Who owns Royal Selangor pewter?
Yong Koon’s
Today, Yong Koon’s humble enterprise is Royal Selangor, the world’s foremost name in quality pewter.
How do you tell if pewter has lead in it?
The resulting mark clues you in to how much lead is in the pewter: If the mark is heavy and dark, there’s lots of lead; if it’s lighter, there’s more tin in the mix; and if it’s silvery, then it’s the better quality pewter. Modern pewter mixes the tin with copper, antimony, and/or bismuth as opposed to lead.
How expensive is pewter?
Pewter is a metal alloy of tin and lead, but it’s mostly composed of tin. Tin prices generally fluctuate between $7 and $11 per pound. When selling for scrap, you can expect to get roughly 50% of the current price – so scrap pewter, therefore, is generally worth around $3 to $5 per pound at a scrap yard.
Does pewter have any value?
What is the utilization of pewter object of Malaysia?
Pewter objects are part of the day to day lives of Malaysians, especially as religious accessories. In 1885, Yong Koon started making handcrafted pewter objects such as joss stick holders, incense burners and candle holders for alters in Chinese homes and temples.