Perhas French fromm the markings but not 100% sure

[norman02]

Hi all

I have found this delightful little teapot where the lid opens from the side. To the inner spout there are many holes for the strainer.
A similar mark i saw under French silver but not exactly the same.
Hoping someone could be of help or point me in a direction where i can do further research as to the mark and origin

best regards
norman

[Bahner]

Hello, check Hanau silver under Storck and Sinsheimer

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

Best wishes, Bahner

[norman02]

Hi Bahner

Thank you so much for the info...found it and wow really thought French.
So will this be silver or a silver plated item

Many many thanks
norman

[Francais]

Hanau silver is always, or almost always, solid silver, usually .800 fine. There are often legitimate German guarantee marks on the piece, often hidden in the decoration on the side of the piece.
Maurice

[norman02]

Hi Maurice

Thats just perfect and after some hunting i did find the mark tucked away in the top of the pot. Hmmm learnt a lot in this posting
Many thanks and have a wonderful 2014

norman