Elegant silver hammered ice bucket with matching tongs. Perfect for entertaining. The stamp "0900" or "900" on vintage Peruvian silver indicates that the item is made of coin silver, which is 90% pure silver and 10% other metals, typically copper. This is a common standard for vintage Peruvian jewelry and other items, especially from the mid-20th century. • "900" / "0900": This number denotes the silver fineness. It means the item contains 900 parts per thousand of pure silver (90%). This is a lower standard than modern sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure (marked "925"). • "AL": This is likely a maker's mark or an artisan's initials. The specific artist or manufacturer associated with "AL" is not universally documented in the provided search results, as many vintage Peruvian pieces were handcrafted by various artisans.