Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Strainer, Gustave Keller C 1900

About This Piece

An antique French sterling silver and vermeil over-the-cup tea strainer, c. 1900, with a delicate handle decorated with bellflower and vine motifs. A gift any tea lover would treasure — and a piece with remarkable royal provenance.

Hallmarks & Provenance

French sterling silver, .950. Marked with the Minerva 1st Titre mark and maker’s punch for Gustave Keller, 65 Rue de Turbigo, Paris (active 1881–1922). Keller’s work was highly sought after for its quality and design — his firm was an official supplier to several royal courts including Russia, Greece, Spain, and Romania. The last Tsar of Russia was among his frequent customers.

Details & Dimensions

• Origin: Paris, France
• Date: c. 1900
• Maker: Gustave Keller, 65 Rue de Turbigo, Paris (1881–1922)
• Material: French sterling silver, .950, with vermeil bowl
• Style: Over-the-cup strainer with bellflower and vine handle
• Length: 5⅛"
• Bowl diameter: 1¾"
• Item ID: 120060

Condition

Very good. Some loss of vermeil (gold wash) to the bowl.

Shipping & Handling

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