Tin and lead alloy (6)

I believe the answer is:

pewter

(Other definitions for pewter that I've seen before include "Alloy of tin with copper and antimony" , "Silver-grey alloy" , "Grey alloy used for making mugs" , "Tin alloy used in tankards, etc" , "Tin alloy used to make plates and mugs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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