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Collectables => Metalware & Metalwork => Topic started by: crossroadsiom on April 14, 2011, 02:04:58 PM

Title: Old Tea Strainer
Post by: crossroadsiom on April 14, 2011, 02:04:58 PM

Hi, i have this old tea strainer, it doesnt have any markings on it so i was wondering if anyone knew if it was of any value?

thanks

Title: Re: Old Tea Strainer
Post by: antiquerose123 on April 17, 2011, 12:07:39 AM

Hi there and Welcome to the Board  :cheerleader: :cheerleader:

I have never seen one like that , and did some looking around the Net here -- could this be the same as yours  CLICK Here  (http://www.tias.com/10925/PictPage/3923717525.html)

If so, that one was made early 1900's, and in Germany....also says Silver Plate?  Is it the same via the looks, and the Size?  Is that a different bottom, or did they come together also?

thanks....and Again Welcome :cheerleader:

Title: Re: Old Tea Strainer
Post by: crossroadsiom on April 18, 2011, 09:18:57 AM

Hi, yes it does look the same, yes the bottom came with it.  Is there an easy way to tell if its siver?  The only marking on it is 'Foreign' on the underneath side of the handle.  Thanks for your reply.

Title: Re: Old Tea Strainer
Post by: antiquerose123 on April 20, 2011, 08:53:22 AM

Hi there -
i am not sure, can a store test for Silver?  I would not polish it, or anything....as it looks nice that was.

Someone else might be able to help you on that question...

 :gcheer:

Title: Re: Old Tea Strainer
Post by: crossroadsiom on April 20, 2011, 11:23:22 AM

Thanks, good job you said that i was going to polish it.

Title: Re: Old Tea Strainer
Post by: Anne on April 20, 2011, 09:35:45 PM

Yes you can test for silver but as with anything like this, be careful and try not to damage the item doing it. http://www.howtotestsilver.com/

Title: Re: Old Tea Strainer
Post by: crossroadsiom on April 21, 2011, 09:08:49 AM

Great stuff, i let you know how i get on.