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Gibson Pewter Shop News - August 2009

Fabric Goldfish sculpture by Camille Gibson

Events & Announcements

The Queen Anne Tea Service is on exhibit in the "Living With Crafts" exhibit at the annual League of NH Craftsmen Fair in Sunapee, NH until August 9 in the Living With Crafts Exhibit.

I'm so proud of my wife, Camille (also a league member). She won the "Creative Sewing Award" for her Gold Fish Soft Sculpture!

See it on her website at www.camillegibson.com or "live" in the Craftwear Exhibit also through the last...

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Gibson Pewter Shop News - July 2009

Jon Gibson Spinning Pewter in his shop

Demos & Displays this Summer Season

On Saturday, July 18 from 10am to 4pm, I will be at the Franklin Pierce Homestead in Hillsborough, NH, casting spoons in a circa 1750 antique bronze spoon mold. If you can't make it to the demonstration at the Homestead, you can watch a casting demo from the comfort of your home on the video page of my website.

We're also gearing up for the annual League of NH Craftsmen Fair in Sunapee, NH August 1-9. The new...

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Gibson Pewter Shop News - June 2009

photo of Hillsborough Area Artisans Spring Faire

Hillsborough Area Artisans Spring Into Summer Faire

Please join us for the Fifth Annual Hillsborough Area Artisans Spring Into Summer Faire!

Saturday & Sunday, June 13 & 14, from 10 am to 4 pm (rain or shine) The Faire will feature Hillsborough Area Artisan members as well as guest artists. The event is held directly across the street from the Pewter Shop. This year's faire will include baskets, jewelry, blown glass, fabric art; paintings, pottery, photography, woodburning, blacksmithing, and more.

In addition...

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Gibson Pewter Shop News - April 2009

The Queen Anne Tea Service

I've finished the sugar bowl, creamer and tray to go with the Queen Anne Teapots. So now we have a complete and elegant set!

Collectors have referred to this style of teapot as "Queen Anne" even though they were introduced during the reign of King George III (1760-1801), well after her reign (1704-1711). Some collectors refer to this type simply as an 18th century pear-shaped teapot. I think all would agree that whatever the name, the style is without rival. These teapots are beautiful and elegant.

It is...

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Gibson Pewter Shop News - March 2009

Footed Queen Anne Teapot

In between product development and rebuilding our inventory, I've been working on a couple of casting videos. We will throw up the spoon video next month.  Another, illustrating how the Dunham candlesticks are made, will be posted after we finish shooting the entire process.

I've been keeping busy, working on designing a sugar bowl, creamer and tray to go with the Queen Anne Teapots this winter. So we will have a complete and elegant set very soon!

Monthly Earring Raffle Winners

Congratulations to Jay Ingerson, our lucky March winner...

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Gibson Pewter Shop News - February 2009

"Yes We Can" Jewelry collection

"Yes We Can" Pewter Jewelry

Democrats, Republicans and Independents... we are one people. Working together, we can spread the message offered by our new administration and proclaim shared hopes and dreams for a better and brighter future. "Yes We Can."

This handsome jewelry is as enduring as the message it conveys. The collection includes:

  • "Yes We Can" Earrings
  • "Yes We Can" Keychain
  • "Yes We Can" Necklace
  • "Yes We Can"...
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New Tulip-shaped Tankard

New Tulip Tankard

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New Hampshire Made

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Martini Goblets

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