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Tin might the base metal in pewter, but it has a more romantic purpose; it symbolizes the quiet strength and enduring love that grows over a decade together. Like tin, a relationship after ten years is both strong and flexible—weathering storms yet still shining with the same spark that first brought two people together. Tin may not be flashy, but it’s reliable and lasting, much like t …

Fifty years ago, a chance meeting between two passionate artisans sparked the beginning of something extraordinary. Fred Danforth, a young woodworker from Ohio with dreams of becoming a master craftsman, had moved to Vermont in his 20s. There, he met Judi Whipple, a talented metalworker with a deep appreciation for the art of pewter. Judi’s passion ran deep—so deep that she was well-ve …