Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Strainer, Shell & Bellflower, Victor Boivin C 1900

About This Piece

An antique French sterling silver over-the-cup tea strainer with vermeil interior, c. 1900. Beautiful details abound — a large shell commands the eye first, followed by a delicate handle with ribbon and bellflower motifs, and ribbon and swag decoration on each side of the bowl. A substantial and decorative piece at 50 grams.

Hallmarks & Provenance

French sterling silver, .950. Marked with the Minerva 1st Titre mark and maker’s punch VB with two stars and a crescent for Victor Boivin, 5 Rue Montmorency, Paris.

Details & Dimensions

• Origin: Paris, France
• Date: c. 1900
• Maker: Victor Boivin, 5 Rue Montmorency, Paris
• Material: French sterling silver, .950, with vermeil interior
• Style: Over-the-cup; shell, ribbon, bellflower, and swag motifs
• Length: 6⅛"
• Bowl diameter: 2⅞"
• Weight: 50 grams (1.6 troy ounces)
• Item ID: 120057

Condition

Very good. Some loss of gilt wash to the interior of the strainer.

Shipping & Handling

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