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Discussion in 'Silver' started by Lucille.b, Aug 8, 2021.

  1. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Wasn't sure what this was for and or whether it is missing a piece. Marked J.M.J and N.S. I assume N.S. is for "nickel silver". Is it a tea strainer?

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    Lucille.b, Aug 8, 2021
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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Shape looks right for it and yes NS for nickel silver.
     
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  3. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    Agree, tea strainer... missing the little bowl it sits in when not in use. They often seem to get separated but are still saleable when on their own. :)

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  4. DragonflyWink

    DragonflyWink Well-Known Member

    May or may not have had a stand or drip-cup to rest on when not in use, they were sold both with and without - from the look of the mark, with the style also typical, suspect late 19th-early 20th century Swedish Nysilver (nickel silver)...

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  5. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    Good point, thank you for clarifying!
     
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  6. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Helpful info as usual. Thank you everyone! :)
     
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  7. DragonflyWink

    DragonflyWink Well-Known Member

    Believe the maker is likely Johan Martin Johansson of Gothenburg, their 'JMJ' mark was first registered in 1894, they produced Nysilver as well as solid silver (the mark is still registered to Avenyns Guld Och Gravyr/Avenue Gold and Engraving in Gothenburg)...

    ~Cheryl
     
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