925 Sterling Silver tea strainer | Gondola handle | 34.6g | Berthold Muller 18_April

925 Sterling Silver tea strainer | Gondola handle | 34.6g | Berthold Muller 18_April925 Sterling Silver tea strainer Beautifully executed with a Gondola handle This piece has Hallmarks that I have found quite difficult to pin down they are the sort you only see a few times in your life unless you handle a LOT of silver. This is a foreign made 925 Silver piece imported to the UK and Assayed in London between 1906 and 1998 this is the unusual U mark you see [detailed in last 2 pictures]. Narrowing down further this was assayed in

Ethel Beard was still working for Doultons in the 1930s

Made in the far East

Flouresces under UV light

William Moorcroft "flash" signature (initials in green)

(Very feint) William Moorcroft full signature in Blue on Blue base

Taisho period | c

About DH Souter

Displays of Blue Children cannot fail to catch the eye and there are some fantastic collections around the world

Also known as Father Christmas

Issued: 1990

Slightest spot of age toning as indicated by red arrow in picture set

In excellent condition - slightest evidence of use - displays beautifully