Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Strainer

French Art Nouveau Tea Accessory

An antique French sterling silver tea strainer C 1900.  The lovely hanging basket style strainer in the Art Nouveau style with flowers and a butterfly A very light monogram on the front of the strainer appears to be “MB”

Very nice condition and perfect as a gift for a tea connoisseur. I have just received six French tea strainers and will be listing them this week. You can use the search function in my shop to see the others.

French sterling silver, C 1900, marked for .950 silver guarantee and maker’s punch for Léontine Compère who succeeded Ernest Compère,( 1868-1888)a running rabbit / un lapin courant,, 79 rue Quincampoix Paris

Measurements; 2” in diameter and 1 1/4” high, weight 17 grams

Condition Report; Very good, 2 small dings on bottom edge, micro surface scratches all in accordance with age and use.

• Item # 120073
• Measurements; 2” in diameter and 1 1/4” high
• 24-48 hours packing time; items ship via Priority Mail

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