Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Strainer horse shoe shaped clothes brush rosette and beaded decoration

rosette and beaded decoration

Guests may help themselves with ease

The holder was hallmarked for 1913 and the makers' mark is for Hamilton & Inches

the substantial weight allows it to double beautifully as a desk paperweight

I suspect the handle had a repair at on point

Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Strainer horse shoe shaped clothes brush rosette and beaded decorationAbout This Piece An antique French sterling silver and vermeil (gilt washed) tea strainer, c. 1900, in the over the cup style. The delicate handle is decorated with acanthus leaf and bell flower motifs, echoed in the bowl of the strainer. A gift any tea lover would be delighted to receive. Hallmarks & Provenance French sterling silver, . 950, marked with the Minerva 1st standard mark. Makers punch CB for Charles Barrier (a gaiter with a star above),