H.J. & Co. Tea Strainer

[hpidaves]

I can't seem to find this maker -- H.J. & Co.

I believe the piece is silverplate.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Dave

[dognose]

Hi Dave,

It's silver.

Johann Heinrich Albrecht Janssen of Hamburg.

See: https://www.925-1000.com/hbx_janssen.html

Trev.

[hpidaves]

Thank you Trev!

When you say it is silver, you mean solid silver? If so, would that be 800?

Thanks,
Dave

[dognose]

I think 13 Loth (812/1000)was the popular standard, but wait for for someone better qualified in German silver to confirm/deny.

Trev.

[silverfan]

Hamburg standard was 12 Lot at that time as in most of the northern towns of Germany, in the south you find mainly 13 Lot.
Regards silverfan

[dognose]

Thanks Silverfan.

We share...... We learn... , that's what makes this forum great.

Trev.