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Gibson Pewter

Step into the Gibson Pewter Shop and step back in time. Visitors can see one of America’s premiere pewterers at work with antique tools and machinery in a 200 year old post-and-beam barn.

Second-generation pewterer, Jonathan Gibson carries on the craft year-round in the same 200 year old barn where he apprenticed as a young boy. Jon is a state juried member of the League of N.H. Craftsmen and has been recognized by Early American Life Magazine as one of Americas 200 top traditional craftsmen since 1992.

Over 100 pieces of traditional and contemporary designs are available for sale. Each lead-free piece is made with hands-on care, whether cast, hammered, or spun. The Gibson Fruit Bowl and Wood-grain Beaker were the only pieces of 20th century pewter taken into the permanent collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
 

The Gibson Pewter Shop, a Yankee Magazine Travel Guide Editor's Pick as an outstanding reason to visit New England. Located in the picturesque historic hilltop village of Hillsborough Center. Settled in 1769, Hillsborough Center has over a dozen 18th and 19th century homes, two churches, a clubhouse and an intact one-room schoolhouse.

The shop is open year round, Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm, Sunday by chance. Visitors are welcome to watch work in progress.

Americana-inspired accessories for the home:

Quilted table-runners, pillows, hot pads, small herbal potpourri pillows.

By Camille B. Gibson

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