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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Northwood, NH Custom Coin
250th
Anniversary | Northwood, NH
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.
Central Fire Station | Dover, 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.
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.
Jamestown, Virginia | The Barracks
Custom Ornament for the Jamestowne Society
Last year, Jamestowne Society exclusively funded the
rebuilding of the Barracks Structure, originally built in 1607 at James Fort.
They contacted us to create a custom pewter ornament to properly commemorate
such a significant historical undertaking. This was our second ornament we have
designed for the Jamestowne Society. In 2018, we created a replica of the
Jamestown Church Bell which was in commemoration of the 400th
anniversary of the first General Assemply of Jamestown Colony in 1616. Both ornaments
are currently available for purchase to members of the Jamestowne Society.
Barrington, NH - Tricentennial Celebration
Barrington, NH – Barrington Depot
The Barrington Tricentennial Committee will be marking the
300th Anniversary of Barrington, New Hampshire with a celebration in
2022. They have assigned us the task of creating a series of three custom
ornaments, one of which was released last year. The first ornament features Barrington
Depot, the town’s old train station that no longer remains.
Portsmouth’s North Church | Custom Ornament
North Church | 350th Anniversary
We have made many custom
ornaments for churches over the years and last year we added the North Church
of Portsmouth, New Hampshire to our growing list. North Church is a member of
the United Church of Christ denomination. The historic building is located
right in Market Square, the heart of downtown Portsmouth, and its’ famous
steeple can be seen from the Piscataqua River and as far as the shore of Maine. 2021 marks the 350th anniversary of the North Church.
Custom Keychains for Axe Handle Distilling
Axe Handle Distilling | Custom Keychains
While most of our
custom projects are ornaments, we offer a variety of customizable products such
as glassware, pins, paperweights, medallions, and keychains. Axe Handle
Distilling requested two styles of keychains to be sold in their gift shop. The
distillery is located in Lee County, Virginia, tucked into the picturesque
landscape of the Appalachian Mountains. Axe Handle offers both bourbon and rye
whiskeys as well as American gin. While a new company, they are growing
constantly and even added nine additional employees during the global pandemic.
To learn more about Axe Handle Distilling click below.
Vandalia, IL - 200th Anniversary
Vandalia, Illinois | 200th Anniversary
One
of our recent custom collaborations was with Vandalia Historical Society in Vandalia, Illinois to celebrate the cities 200th Anniversary. The
ornaments were given to all attendees of their 2019 Christmas Gala at the historic
Vandalia Statehouse. The Gala was an elegant event held December 6th
with food, drinks and live music. The Vandalia Historical Society is
responsible for maintaining the Little Brick House, supporting the Historic
Vandalia Statehouse, and promoting the rich history of Vandalia and the impact
it has had on the development and growth of Illinois.
2019 Custom Ornament | Camp Calumet
Camp
Calumet - Custom Ornament
Last year we were assigned the
fun task of creating a custom ornament for Camp Calumet.
The camp was founded in 1959 and is located on picturesque Lake Ossipee, in Freedom, NH. Calumet
is a year-round ministry of the Lutheran churches in New England. The ornament design they chose features a starry sky, pine trees, two figures beside a bonfire and a large setting sun in the background. A small crescent moon is cut out of the ornament. The name of the camp is featured on a banner across the bottom and 2019 is written across the top. The back of the ornament shows Lake Ossipee with sailboats afloat as well as a canoe rack. Find out more about Calumet by clicking below.
Auburn, NH - 175th Anniversary
Auburn, NH | 175 Years
Auburn, NH commissioned us to create a custom ornament commemorating
their 175th anniversary. Auburn is a small town located 12 miles east
of Manchester, NH. The ornament design they chose features a minute man
standing in front of the Lake Massabesic, the town’s largest body of water.
Originally settled by Native Americans as a fishing village called Massabesic, meaning "the place of much water," Auburn was finally incorporated with its’ current town name in 1845. Auburn, NH
provides the perfect balance of rural living amidst New England’s picturesque
scenery, while still offering quick and easy access to the city.
Custom 300th Anniversary Ornament - Nottingham, NH
Dover, NH | Upcoming 400th Anniversary
Dover, NH celebrates 400 years!
We are honored to begin working with the city of Dover on a series of custom ornaments celebrating their upcoming 400th anniversary in 2023. For the first ornament, the
city chose to feature the William Damm Garrison house. The
house is not only the oldest house in Dover, but one of the oldest intact
garrison houses in the U.S. It was built in 1675 in the back river district of
Dover by William Damm for his son, John. The house was given to the Woodman
Institute, where it now resides, by Mrs. Ellen P. Rounds. The house contains many historic artifacts and is open for touring during Woodman Institutes hours of operation.
GAWDA Annual Conference | Lincoln Memorial Custom Piece
GAWDA - LINCOLN MEMORIAL CUSTOM PIECE
This
will be our second year working with GAWDA on making a custom piece for their Annual
Convention. In 2018 we collaborated to make a model of the Seattle Space Needle as the convention
was held in Seattle, Washington. The 2019 Convention will be held in Washington,
D.C. at the end of September, and we have collaborated to make a replica of the
Lincoln Memorial. Founded in 1945 as the National Welding Supply Association
(NWSA), the Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) has represented
the distributors and manufacturers of welding supplies and materials for decades. To find out more about this project click below.