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Default How to identify pewter


"Ignoramus4705" wrote in message
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I bought seven grey colored, cast metal drinking cups with handles. I
suspect that they may be pewter, but I am not sure. What is the
easiest way to recognize pewter?

They have a cast mark on the bottom, like FTR or HTR.

thanks

i


You could try a lead test kit.

jsw