Art Pewter

About Our Art Pewter

Art Pewter is a Scottish family business that was founded by the famous late Scottish industrialist, Hamish Dawson-Bowman. Mr Bowman created Art Pewter with the noble intention of introducing a new sense of purpose and pride to the lives of disabled ex-servicemen, by providing them with training and employment in the ancient art of the Scottish silversmith.

Throughout the succeeding decades, Art Pewter’s skilled craftsmen have continued to hand fashion authentic Scottish jewellery and accessories.

Many of Art Pewter’s designs incorporate enduring Celtic designs, whose timeless beauty has proven to be even more appealing in an age of relentless change.

Art Pewter’s clan crest badges are authentic representations taken from the Arms of the Chiefs of the Clans.

Every Clan Chief or family head has a Coat of Arms granted by the Lord Lyon King of Arms, which is listed in the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland. The register, established in 1592 and kept in the Court of the Lord Lyon in Edinburgh, is acknowledged as being the most magnificent heraldic manuscript in Europe.

Each one of Art Pewter’s clan crest badges is Made in Scotland and approved by the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs.