is this German

[blonde_minx]

Hi Could anyone tell me if this tea caady is German
Regards
Mandy

[dognose]

Hi Mandy,

See Karl Söhnlein & Söhne of Hanau at:

http://www.925-1000.com/Fgerman_hanau_marks_01.html

http://www.925-1000.com/Fgerman_marks_a1884_5.html

http://www.925-1000.com/hx_sohnlein.html

Trev.

[blonde_minx]

Hi Trev, Thank you for the links, i was wondering as there is no crown and moon could this date around 1888, ive read that the crown and moon became compulsory around this date
Thanks
Mandy

[dognose]

Hi Mandy,

This article reveals much about the reasons for Hanau marking:

http://www.925-1000.com/Fgerman_hanau.html

Trev.

[blonde_minx]

Thanks Trev
What an interesting read, sheds a lot more light on the Hanau markings
Thanks again
Mandy