An antique French sterling silver and vermeil/gilt wash tea strainer C 1900. The beautiful over the cup style strainer has a delicate handle with Acanthus leaf and Bell-flower motifs. The bowl of the strainer also has Bell-flower motifs.
A gift any tea lover would love to receive.
French, sterling silver of .950 denoted by the Minerva 1st standard mark, Maker’s punch CB for Charles Barrier (a gaiter, a star above), mark registered 1905.
Measurements; 7 ¼” long 3 ¼” wide ¾” deep, 44 gram weight
Condition Report; Overall very good, normal surface scratches in accordance with age and use. Several dings around outside edge of
bowl
