604?

[47thelement]

I have a small metal "Gentleman's box" I received from my grandfather in Norway it is stamped 604. Themetal resembles silver in color but I dont believe it is unless it is German silver. Any ideas?

PD

[Woodland Detectors]

Silver Quality Marks
silver, sterling, sterling silver, argent, argent sterling, abbreviations of these terms, 925, 92.5, .925

The quality marks or a decimal figure may be used on articles containing a minimum of 92.5% pure silver. Some metals may be called 'silver' when, in fact, they are not (except in coloration). For example, nickel silver (also know as German silver) is an alloy consisting of about 60% copper, about 20% nickel, about 20% zinc, and sometimes about 5% tin (in which case the alloy is called alpaca). There is no silver at all in German/nickel/alpaca silver.


As far as the "604" mark, it may be a "quality mark" or "makers mark" I'm still trying to differentiate the terminology.

[jeff of pa]

I would need to see pics.

What looks like 604 to you May be something Else.

I'v seen this happen Many times.

[Mackaydon]

Can your grandfather still give you some ID background/history on the box?

[47thelement]

i get a pic