Dutch Silver Tea Strainer & Drip Tray – H. Hooikaas, Schoonhoven 1951 – .833 Silver

A beautiful antique Dutch silver tea strainer with matching drip tray, made by the Schoonhoven silversmith H. Hooikaas in 1951. This charming vintage tea strainer is crafted in .833 (second-grade) silver and features an elegant diamond-shaped design with open scrollwork. The matching drip tray rests on four small feet.

The piece is in very good condition, with only a small mark on the inside bottom of the drip tray. Please see the photographs for the overall condition.

Measurements:
• Tea strainer diameter: 6.7 cm / 2.64 in
• Total length: 11.5 cm / 4.53 in
• Weight: 53 grams

Hallmarks:
• Maker's mark: HH – Schoonhovense Zilverfabriek H. Hooikaas
• Fineness mark, drip tray: Dutch sword mark used before 1953 for .833 silver
• Fineness mark, strainer: Walking lion with II for.833 silver
• Date letter: Q – 1951