Pewter is metal alloy primarily consisting of tin. It does not easily rust or corrode and is easy to clean, making it a very low maintenance material. Pewter is a softer metal, thus it can be manipulated in various ways such as being cast, hammered, spun and engraved. Long ago pewter contained lead, which turned out to be a major health hazard for people. Minuteman Pewter only uses fine quality lead-free alloys.