Town Hall Ornament | Loudon, NH

Town Hall Ornament | Loudon, NH

Loudon, NH: Celebrating 250 Years of History and Progress

Loudon, New Hampshire is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was incorporated in 1773 by Governor John Wentworth. The population was roughly 5600 in the 2020 census. One of its large attractions is the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. In honor of their 250-year anniversary, the town commissioned Hampshire Pewter to create a custom ornament. Loudon wanted to feature the town hall so our artists created a design showing the city hall that used to be a church, surrounded by a snow-cloaked ground, church-goers outside and a horse-drawn sleigh.

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Fayette County Museum | Vandalia, Illinois

Fayette County Museum | Vandalia, Illinois

Fayette County Museum Honored in Pewter

Nestled in the heart of Vandalia, Illinois, the Fayette County Museum stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the region. This hidden gem serves as a time capsule, preserving the stories, artifacts, and memories of generations past. As visitors step through its doors, they are transported back in time to a bygone era, experiencing the essence of Fayette County's legacy.


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Alton Bay, NH - Water Bandstand Ornament

Alton Bay, NH - Water Bandstand Ornament

Alton commissioned Hampshire Pewter to create a custom ornament featuring the water bandstand, one of the few remaining bandstands on inland waters in the entire country. In 1928, Alton Racing Association, a group of boating enthusiasts, had the idea to create a bandstand in the middle of the water.
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Dover, New Hampshire - City Hall Ornament

Dover, New Hampshire - City Hall Ornament

Dover, New Hampshire: Celebrating 400 Years of History and Heritage

Dover, New Hampshire, a charming city nestled on the banks of the Cocheco River is celebrating its 400th anniversary, and what better way to honor the occasion than with a beautifully crafter pewter Christmas Ornament. Hampshire Pewter has captured the essence of Dover’s rich heritage by featuring the iconic City Hall on this special ornament. Continue reading to learn about the story of Dover’s four centuries, exploring its past, present and the ongoing celebration commemorating their 400th anniversary.


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St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church - Custom Ornament

St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church - Custom Ornament

St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church - 90 Years!

Founded in 1932, St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, of Troy, NY, is celebrating its 90-year anniversary in 2022. Hampshire Pewter was commissioned to create a commemorative pewter ornament to celebrate the occasion. St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church was started to serve the needs of Greek immigrants living in Troy and the surrounding area. It was officially founded October 26, 1931, the feast day of St. Demetrios. The church enabled the local Greek population to maintain the traditions of their native country in addition to practicing the Orthodox Christian faith. The patronal name of the church is St. Vasilios, chosen by William Vellis, a great benefactor of the church and community.


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Guilford, Connecticut - Soldiers' Momument

Guilford, Connecticut - Soldiers' Momument

Soldiers' Monument

Hampshire Pewter has been making an annual Christmas ornament for the Guilford Keeping Society for several years. A few of the landmarks they have featured include the Faulkner Island Light, the Monroe Cottage, the Henry Whitfield House, and the Cranbrook Tower. This year they chose to highlight the Soldiers’ Monument located in the center of the town green. Visit The Keeping Society's webpage and store at https://www.guilfordkeepingsociety.com


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Praying Hands - J. Niki

Praying Hands - J. Niki

Praying Hands

 

This ornament is one of three custom designs assigned to us by a loyal patron. It features praying hands over a Bible. Janice is a published author and gives ornaments out as gifts to friends. On the back of the ornament is a magnolia blossom that reads “J. Niki” beneath. This is Janice’s logo and penname for her published books. To find out how she acquired the nickname J. Niki, please read on.


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Airfield Cafe - North Hampton, NH

Airfield Cafe - North Hampton, NH

Airfield Café Custom Ornament 

The Airfield Café, in North Hampton, NH, requested a custom ornament featuring the restaurant’s logo. After collaborating with our artist, we decided on a circular ornament reading “The Airfield Café,”  “North Hampton, NH,” “Est. 1996.” The center shows their logo, a plane flying backwards with a pilot facing the opposite direction. The Airfield Café is a well-known establishment with a tremendous loyal following.

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Greek Fish - J. Niki

Greek Fish - J. Niki

Ichthys

A customer of ours requested three personalized custom ornaments to give out as gifts. One of the symbols she decided to use is the Christian or Greek Fish, "Ichthys." The ornament shows the fish in our traditional ovular design and reads "Jesus Christ God Son Savior." The ornament turned out well and we will, in fact, be offering this ornament for purchase come Christmas time. 
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Castle in the Clouds | Maple Lodge

Castle in the Clouds | Maple Lodge

Castle in the Clouds

This is the 7th custom ornament we have made for Castle in the Clouds out of Moultonborough, New Hampshire. The Lucknow House, gazebo, carriage house, and the Falls of Song have all been featured on previous ornaments. For their 2022 ornament, the Castle Preservation Society decided to show the quaint Maple Lodge.


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Barrington, New Hampshire - Series Complete

Barrington, New Hampshire - Series Complete

Barrington, NH Completes Series!

2022 marks Barrington, New Hampshire’s 300 year anniversary. For the occasion, the Barrington Tricentennial Committee commissioned Hampshire Pewter to make a series of three custom pewter ornaments with one being released each year leading up to 2022.


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First Baptist Church of Brentwood | 250 Years

First Baptist Church of Brentwood | 250 Years

250th Anniversary

Hampshire Pewter has made many custom ornaments for churches over the years. Last year the First Baptist Church of Brentwood celebrated their 250th anniversary. We worked with the church and our artists to create an ornament featuring their church building. Learn a little about the church's history by clicking below. 
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Nottingham 300th Anniversary - Center School

Nottingham 300th Anniversary - Center School

Nottingham, NH Custom Ornament

Nottingham, New Hampshire has commissioned Hampshire Pewter to make a second ornament commemorating the town’s tricentennial. This year they chose to feature the Center School, located on Stage Road directly next to the Nottingham Police Department. The schoolhouse was built in the early 1800s and originally used as a church. Learn more about the Center School by clicking below.

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Barrington, New Hampshire - 2nd in Series

Barrington, New Hampshire - 2nd in Series

Barrington School

Barrington, New Hampshire is celebrating its’ 300th anniversary this year. In honor of the occasion, they have commissioned us to create a series of three custom ornaments for them. For the 2021 ornament, they chose to feature Barrington School.


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Northwood, NH Custom Coin

Northwood, NH Custom Coin

250th Anniversary | Northwood, NH

 While most of our custom projects are ornaments, we offer a variety of customizable products such as glassware, pins, keychains and coins. For Northwood’s 250th anniversary they decided to have us create a custom coin for the occasion. Northwood is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It borders Deerfield, Epsom and Strafford, Barrington and Nottingham. It was first settled in 1763. To learn more about Northwood click below.


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Hollis, New Hampshire 2021 Christmas Ornament

Hollis, New Hampshire 2021 Christmas Ornament

Hollis Custom Pewter Ornament

Last year we created a custom ornament for Hollis, New Hampshire. They chose a style of ornament that features a number of iconic town structures with the text on the bottom rim. The featured elements are the Hollis Public Library, City Hall, the Hollis Monument with an American Flag and the Congregational Church of Hollis. Hollis was incorporated in 1746. It borders with Brookiline and Amherst, NH and Pepperell, MA.


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Central Fire Station | Dover, NH

Central Fire Station | Dover, NH

Dover's 400th Anniversary

For the third in a series of five ornaments celebrating the 400-year anniversary of Dover, New Hampshire, the city chose to feature the Fire Station located on Central Avenue. It was built in 1899 when fighting fires was a lot different than today. It served as the Fire Departments headquarters for over a century. It is still used today.
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Cranbrook Tower | Guilford, Connecticut

Cranbrook Tower | Guilford, Connecticut

6th Ornament in Series

Each year, we’ve created custom ornaments for the Guilford Keeping Society beginning in 2016. This year, the Cranbrook Tower is featured. It is a cylindrical stone water tower built in 1869. The tower was built to supply water to the Abel Chittenden house at 1 Broad Street in Guilford Connecticut.

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Swing Bridge in Milford, NH

Swing Bridge in Milford, NH

The Swing Bridge in Milford, NH

The Swing Bridge is a 200 foot iron cable suspended footbridge, spanning the Souhegan River in Milford New Hampshire. Built in 1889, pedestrians continue to use the bridge to this day. It's located on Souhegan St. and crosses the river into downtown near Pine St. The custom ornament was commissioned by the Milford Historical Society.

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Castle in the Clouds | Gazebo

Castle in the Clouds | Gazebo

Castle in the Clouds – 6th of Series

The Castle Preservation Society has commissioned Hampshire Pewter to do a sixth custom ornament for their Castle in the Clouds series.  The custom piece we have collaborated on features the pergola located at the Lucknow Estate. It shows a flower lined colonnade which borders the Castle Garden. Click below to learn more.

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Vandalia, Illinois | The Little Brick House

Vandalia, Illinois | The Little Brick House

Vandalia Historical Society | Little Brick House

This is our second custom project for the Vandalia Historical Society of Illinois. This year they chose to feature the Little Brick House, a historic home built in the mid-1800s. It has been preserved by Josephine Burtschi, a local artist and historian. Learn more about it by clicking below.

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Victorian Stroll | Triple A Designs

Victorian Stroll | Triple A Designs

Troy, NY - Annual Victorian Stroll

In 1796 Troy became a village and in 1816 it became a city. Lansingburgh, to the north, became part of Troy in 1900. Troy is known as the Collar City due to its history in shirt, collar, and other textile production. It lies on the east bank of the Hudson River. For nearly 40 years, they have held an annual Victorian Santa stroll. This year they had a custom pewter ornament made for the occasion. 
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St. George's 2021 Custom Ornament

St. George's 2021 Custom Ornament

St. George's Independent School - 2021 Ornament

St. George's has commissioned Hampshire Pewter to make several custom pieces over the years including keychains and ornaments. In 2021, the school chose one of our own ornament designs and customized it to make it their own. To read more about St. George's Independent School click below. 

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First Presbyterian Church - Salem, New Jersey

First Presbyterian Church - Salem, New Jersey

200th Anniversary

We have made many custom ornaments for churches over the years. Our most recent is the First Presbyterian Church of Salem, New Jersey. The church was founded in 1821 and the ornament shows the ornate building. The church is celebrating its’ 200th anniversary and it was our pleasure to create this ornament for them.

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Worcester County Memorial Park

Worcester County Memorial Park

Worcester County Memorial Park | Paxton, MA

In 2021, we had the unique opportunity to create a custom ornament for a cemetery located in Paxton, Massachusetts. This is not merely a cemetery, but a beautiful park and also a community offering vigils, grief groups, seminars, and events. To learn more about Worcester County Memorial Park please click below. 

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