In the ‘Tin Ten Toon’ exhibition, the Dutch Silver Museum will reveal the richness of the centuries-old material pewter. From beautifully-laid tables to children’s toys: pewter is found everywhere. But is its nickname ‘poor man’s silver’ justified? And what are the differences or similarities with silver? Visit this exhibition with unique objects and stories, brought together in cooperation with the Dutch pewter Association on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

Fooled ya!
Pewter is popularly known as ‘poor man’s silver’. But until far in ^the 19th century, poor people could not afford pewter. This misconception was caused by the fact that some objects were made both in silver and in pewter. Moreover, for lack of money, the Dutch aristocracy largely shifted from silver tableware to a pewter variation. Nicely polished and no one would know the difference!