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A Timeless Keepsake: The St. Martin's Lutheran Church Pewter Christmas Ornament 

Exploring the New England Lighthouse Series: A Timeless Collection of Pewter Ornaments from Hampshire Pewter Lighthouses have long been symbols of guidance, strength, and safety for those navigating the often treacherous waters along the New

**The 12 Days of Christmas: A Biblical Reflection** The *12 Days of Christmas* is a beloved song that’s often sung with little thought given to its deeper meanings. For many, it’s simply a festive tune that marks the holiday season, but the

Personalized Pewter Christmas Ornaments: A Timeless Holiday Tradition The holiday season brings with it a sense of warmth, nostalgia, and the joy of creating lasting memories with loved ones. One cherished tradition that has stood the test

Oil lamps have evolved right alongside mankind as the both of us have explored the world, built empires, watched them crumble, and seeked out new lands.

Every Christmas season at Hampshire Pewter we are warmed by the stories of traditions as shared by our customers. We have such a wide range of pewter Christmas ornaments to choose from, everyone finds that certain perfect symbol for their tree, as if it were made especially for them.

Do you know the history of ornaments?  Read more to find out about the history and what Hampshire Pewter has to offer.

One of our newest ornaments for Christmas 2023 was the General Sullivan Bridge. We created this ornament to commemorate the 400th anniversary of a multitude of New Hampshire towns on the seacoast. The General Sullivan Bridge was one of the earliest water crossings to be built in NH. We are thankful to be able to create beautiful ornaments to commemorate New Hampshire history. To find out more about the history of the bridge, the significance it has in history, and the person it was named after continue reading. This General Sullivan Bridge ornament was also the ornament we sent to Washington for 2023.

Laser Engraved slate coasters.  Choose from our limited designs or create your own. Check out the Lake Winnipesaukee coaster and watch for new designs.

If you are newly engaged or if you are a wedding planner working with a couple to plan a wedding, you can mark one to do off your list - Hampshire Pewter has your wedding party gift solutions!

"Twas' The Night Before Christmas"

2022 is the second stanza of  our newest series "Twas' The Night Before Christmas". Don't forget to personalize your pieces.

We had a client who was refinishing an antique trunk as a wedding gift. As a symbol of the marital bond, she wanted to apply a personalized engraved message on an antique lock. She brought us an old lock with an aged patina and requested the couple's last names be engraved with the date of their "incorporation." The result was fantastic when the old copper shined through the years of age on the face of the lock. She thought this was the perfect symbol for a marriage meant to shine through the test of time! Do you need custom engraving? Special engraving orders don't upset us!

The city of Dover, New Hampshire is celebrated its 400^th anniversary in 2023. For the 4^th ornament in the town’s Hampshire Pewter ornament series, they chose to feature the Cocheco River Falls. It is a beautiful display of nature, the river cascading over a cliff of rock formations, creating a scenic oasis in the heart of the bustling downtown. There is an iron bridge spanning the falls, that is part of the historic mills. Visitors can walk over the bridge and feel the mist from the water.

We are excited to add another geographic ornament to our Christmas ornament collection. The latest locale represented is Cape Cod, Massachusetts! The hand-cast pewter piece features the map of the peninsula in it’s well-known “flexing arm” shape. The cape is a vacation destination for thousands of people every summer. It is known for its quaint New England towns, beautiful shorelines, outdoor activities, and of course fresh locally-caught seafood. Cape Cod is a perfect escape for those in search of an idyllic beach getaway.

12 Days Series Complete!

Hampshire Pewter releases the final ornament in the 12 Days of Christmas ornament series! We are thrilled to release our twelfth ornament featuring Twelve Drummers Drumming. The series is based on the classic Christmas carol with the Twelve Drummers representing the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed. The ornament depicts twelve dignified men dressed in band jackets and soldier hats, beating their drums in unison. We have been building this collection for twelve years! If you have not yet begun your collection, it's not too late. We still offer and will continue to sell the entire collection.

PERSONALIZED GIFTS

Do you have a graduation to attend in the near-future? Are you tired of the limited options for graduation gifts? Looking for something unique and personal?  We have your solution--personalized and custom gifts! Hampshire Pewter specializes in personalizing gifts for all occasions! While "pewter" is in our name, that is by no means the only product that we offer!

The 12 Days of Christmas

The Eleven Pipers Piping Christmas Ornament is the newest ornament to hit our shelves! It is also the most recent addition to our 12 Days of Christmas ornament series. This finely detailed ornament depicts eleven men piping a tune, dressed in their coats, scarves, and hats. This scene comes straight out of the yuletide carol that we are all familiar with, and will look absolutely stunning on your Christmas tree! 

New this year is our LaserCreations USA line of wood ornaments available in natural birch and natural cedar! Started as a brainchild of our owners and employees, these unique and elegant wood ornaments will be sure to compliment your Christmas tree and add that extra special touch of personality!

‘The 12 Days of Christmas’ sounds a jolly carol without hinting that it was actually a catechetical device written by the Jesuits in the 16th century as a means of (secret) instruction of the basic teachings of the Catholic faith. Outward, and even private worship, was banned under the reign of Henry VIII until Elizabeth I. It was not uncommon at the time for homes to be raided since priests used to secretly baptize a child or give a dying person the Last Rites. So the faithful, especially the children, who are learning Christian values are safe from persecution, ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’ was popularized.