When you live on the South Shore, almost everyone has an Amos Pewter piece that has a story. A wedding or graduation gift, a piece of jewelry to mark a special occasion, and of course their Christmas ornaments, either singles or in some cases, the whole collection, Amos Pewter pieces are woven into our lives. 

Established in 1974, this artisan shop in Mahone Bay, practices time-honoured pewter practices and methods while their innovative designs are inspired by nature and our beautiful coastal surroundings. 

From jewelry and ornaments to home decor and table wear, the beautiful design is what sets Amos Pewter apart. 

Our artisans carefully ladle hot, free-flowing molten pewter from the melting pot and capture it in a spinning mould formed from a wax sculpture carved in detail to mirror the original hand-drawn design. Once removed from the mould, each piece is carefully hand-finished in a process that ensures excellence in craftsmanship.

Amos Pewter, Artisan Workshop

Amos Pewter is Canada’s only Pewter Economuseum. Started in Quebec in 1992, the Economuseum Network’s mission is to showcase traditional trades and skills. 

Step back into the Artisan Workshop area and watch the pieces being completed. They will explain the process to you and you can even take part in our hands-on experience where you can finish and personalize your own pewter keepsake an experience, uniquely Amos.

 Amos Pewter pieces can help mark a wedding, anniversary, graduation or a “just because” for those special people in your lives. A lovely momento as well for visitors to our province, who can take a piece of Nova Scotia back with them. 

Annual Collector Ornament

Amos Pewter is well known for their Christmas Ornament line, with anticipation building each year for the reveal of that years ornament.  The very first Collector Ornament was designed in 1975, and getting the latest ornament is a tradition for many families. 

The Collector Ornament for 2019 is the Humpback. 

Besides their open studio in Mahone Bay, Amos Pewter also has locations on the Halifax Waterfront, Peggy’s Cove, Peake’s Quay in Charlottetown, P.E.I., as well as a storefront location at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

Do you have a favourite Amos Pewter piece? Maybe one with special significance? Are you a collector of the annual Christmas Ornaments? Which one is your favourite? We’d love to hear your Amos Pewter stories and memories. 🙂