One of our most talented and celebrated artisans is Tom Hooper of ASL Pewter in Louisiana, Missouri. His work is very beautiful and can be found in homes of any historic period from Early Colonial to Arts and Crafts. Assisted by his lovely wife, Pat, the Hoopers have carved out a niche for themselves that is to be envied by anyone in the historic artisan field they make their own molds and use them for casting pieces unique to ASL Foundry. They have also acquired and use a collection of historic and antique bronze, aluminum and steel molds. Using traditional lathe work, they create their own plates and goblets. That process includes cutting their own wooden forms to each desired shape. The result is an inclusive line of wholly innovative and exceptional pewterware that is functional as well as decorative.

The Hoopers emphasize that all of their pewter is 100% lead-free, so it can be used with food without worry.
By using a variety of marketing venues from print ads to showing at many of the historic home shows, their company is largely regarded as one of the best, if not the best of the practicing American Pewtersmiths.

The prices for their work is very reasonable and I love the heavy, smooth beauty of their pieces. They are often featured in the magazine, “Early American Life” and has been featured in that publication’s “Directory of Historic Artisans”. This Christmas take a moment to explore their site for the perfect affordable gift for that person “who has everything”. Chances are they don’t have a piece from this very special artisan.

www.aslpewter.com
ASL Pewter
123 South Third St.
Louisiana, Mo. 63353

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