" I have basins, ewers of tin, pewter, and glass,
Great vessels of copper, fine latten, and brass,
Both pots, pans, and kettles such as never was.
I have platters, dishes, saucers, and candlesticks,
Chafers, lavers, towels, and fine tricks
Posnets, frying pans, and fine pudding pricks ;
Fine pans for, milk, trim tubs for souse."
from A Book of English Meter, of the Great Marchauntman Called Dives Pragmaticus, 1563
But what is lattenware? Tin and copper make brass. Tin, copper, and zinc make bronze. Tin, copper, and mercury make Latten according to the Middle English dictionary.
