Danforth Pewter

Danforth Pewter runs a gift shop on Commercial Street in Portland, selling pewter made by artisans at the company's workshop in Middlebury, Vermont. The shop carries ornaments, jewelry, home decor, kitchen and barware pieces, and souvenirs of the coast, with holiday and Christmas items well represented.

The Portland shop is open Monday through Saturday with shorter hours on Sunday, and it is a casual stop for visitors strolling along Commercial Street. Staff often point to oil lamps, vases, and pocket tokens as favorites. The shop is also known for a pewter-loving store dog, Pepe, a Great Pyrenees who is sometimes on hand to greet visitors.