Candlewood Suites. Candlewood Suites is a brand name applied to hotels within the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). Candlewood Suites facility in Irving, Texas. History. The Candlewood Suites chain was started in 1995 by Jack Deboer, founder of the Residence Inn and co-founder of the Summerfield Suites chain. The first hotel was built on North Webb Road in Wichita, KS and opened in 1996.
Real pewter is a metal alloy comprised mostly of tin and small amounts of antimony and copper or silver. Often used to make flatware, tableware, picture frames, candleholders and vases, pewter is also a favored gray paint color for walls.
British and Irish pewter is often unmarked. If marks are present, they can help in identifying when and where the item was made or used. Marks fall into 3 broad categories. Click on the links to work out what kinds of marks youâve got on your pewter.