Refinishing Pewter (trophy mug)
 

This item (5" tall glass-bottom, N.G. Wood & Sons,pewter) didn't cost much, and I think it would look a lot better cleaned - in fact, there is orange residue around the brass bear logo from ancient cleanings.

Any suggestions on cleaning such an item? Or is cleaning a no-no?

Scott if it is too much of an eyesore i could take it off your hands!:D

Dan, I had a very similar mug about 30 years ago that I drank beer out of - glass-bottomed pewter, just like this one. I left it at a friend's house, he moved, I never saw it again. So I bought this one with the intention of actually drinking beer out of it.

You could come to my place for a few! Oh and bring the mug lol.

naw
 

Well I'm sure you could polish it up and it would look bright and shiney...but it would ruin it's character....I'd just leave it...doesn't look that bad to me

neat
 

I am with Carlton. It has a great, old look to it. I wouldn't touch it. Much better that way, to me. Just one person's opinion and I am sure others differ.

Free medical advice
 

At least wipe the inside before your first quaff.

Thanks guys. I will sanitize the inside and begin testing.