Quick Facts: Silver Purity: 830/1000 (Strainer) and 835/1000 (Holder) - Purpose: a richly decorated solid Silver Tea Strainer complete with Holder - Dimensions & Execution: the item is ca. 4 cm or 1 1/2 in high and 10,5 cm or 4 1/4 in at its widest and the weight is 59 gr. (or nearly 2 Ounces), the Silver has been hand-chased and shows a decoration with leaves, flowers and three persons sitting on a table - Maker & Age: this item has been made around 1890, likely in the Netherlands or Belgium - Condition: the silver shows some dark age points, especially at the holder, otherwise good - Assay Marks: 830S and 835 (for solid Silver) and a Maker`s Mark which looks like "CB" for us - Private Collection

In German: Teesieb mit Halter in massivem 830er und 835er Silber. Punziert und mit ungedeuteter Herstellermarke. Vermutlich Holland, um 1890.