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	Pewter was produced in large quantities in France during the 14th and 15th Centuries and replaced wooden items in tableware. &nbsp;Known as the poor man&#39;s silver, it was richly decorated in the 16th C. It was replaced as table ware with the &nbsp;developpement of glass-making and pottery, especially porcelain . The late 19th C saw a revival of interest as<a href="http://www.antiques-in-france.com/antiquites/-/medieval"> Medieval style</a> decorative items and figurines. &nbsp;There is now a strong collector&#39;s market for pewter items.</p>