An antique English sterling silver wine funnel with a swan-shaped neck. The conical funnel has an outer rim and a sieve that lifts off the base. The hand-pierced strainer features a reeded edge and a decorative piercing pattern. Classic and simple in design, the style is consistent with funnels made in the late 1790s — a functional and beautiful piece of Georgian silver.
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Hallmarks & Provenance
English sterling silver, George III. Fully hallmarked with the Lion Passant for .925 silver, London assay town mark (Leopard’s Head), date letter "H" for 1803, and Monarch’s Head duty mark. The maker’s mark is worn, with only an "M" visible.
Details & Dimensions
Origin: London, England
Date: 1803 (George III)
Assay: London
Material: Sterling silver, .925
Height: 5¼"
Base width (widest point): 3⅛"
Weight: 96 grams / 2.95 troy ounces
Item ID: 122235
Condition
Very good overall for age and use. Items to note: the bowl is out of round with a few small bends on the decorative edge and inside the bowl; a small bend in the top of the funnel; several dings on the base. All consistent with age and use for a piece of this period.
