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Britannia metal is actually a tin alloy, containing a small amount of antimony and copper. It was developed in order to replace the use of pewter, because of pewter's lead content. The lead made pewter a dull, grey colour, and it was unsuitable for containing food. Britannia metal became popular in the second half of the nineteenth century, because of its sheen, resistance to corrosion, and its ability to be shaped. |
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