What does 95% mean when stamped in metal

[Beans]

Picked up a set of wedding glasses that set in a silver dove. Wings hold the glasses. The metal dove is marked 95%. Only luck I am having on a search is the silver conversion - i.e. 950 = 95%.

 

[SDIceMan]

I could be wrong, but I believe that could be an indicator of the percentage of tin in pewter?

 

[Beans]

I could be wrong, but I believe that could be an indicator of the percentage of tin in pewter?

I thought it was pewter when I picked it up then some lady say "oh that is silver" so then I started wondering.

 

[captain flintlock]

I looked up toasting glasses in silver dove and it seems to be a modern contemporary piece and sold as pewter. If it were sterling (+ or - purity) it would have more markings. I believe the 95% mark to be the tin content of the pewter. I think the link I provided shows your piece.

http://www.familycoast.com/products/277292.html

 

[Mackaydon]

I'm guessing this pic is similar to what your set looks like.
I'll also guess your set is made of pewter.
If it were silver, the % of silver would be expressed NOT with a percentage sign but in decimal form.

Don...

 

[Beans]

I'm guessing this pic is similar to what your set looks like.
I'll also guess your set is made of pewter.
If it were silver, the % of silver would be expressed NOT with a percentage sign but in decimal form.

Don...

That is what I found. Mine doe not have the little oval but that is it. Thanks. Gotta stop talking to people who get me all excited.

 

[GA_Boy]

So, what's it worth scrap-----------95% Tin in Pewter?
Marvin

 

[huntsman53]

So, what's it worth scrap-----------95% Tin in Pewter?
Marvin

Jack Squat (i.e. not much)!


Frank

 

[kingskid1611]

Cool factor is about it but man what a factor.

 

[Mackaydon]

It's worth what you paid for it.
Don......