Ornate Silver Tea Strainer Basket with Wire Clip 3 in 32.13g

Description

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🏷️ Title

Ornate Silver Tea Strainer Basket with Wire Clip 3 in 32.13g

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📖 Description

Decorative silver tea strainer basket featuring a long formed-wire clip and separate swing bail for positioning over a cup.

The raised bowl has an intricate pierced swirling leaf pattern surrounded by an ornate scrollwork border. A small stamped mark is visible on the underside but cannot be confidently identified. The piece weighs 32.13 g and was tested with nitric acid, producing a bright red reaction consistent with higher-grade silver. Exact silver fineness has not been independently verified, and the item is not guaranteed to be sterling or 90% silver.

Visible wear includes tarnish, surface scratches, darkened areas, oxidation, and warm-toned discoloration. The swing bail and wire clip remain attached.

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📏 Measurements

Diameter: Approx. 3 in
Depth: Approx. 1.5 in
Weight: 32.13 g

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🚚 Shipping Note

Ships securely with protective packaging; prompt shipping excluding Federal Holidays.

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🔎 Condition Description

Pre-owned with visible tarnish, oxidation, scratches, discoloration, and general surface wear; the small underside mark is not clearly legible. Please review all photos for exact condition before purchase.

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🧩 Item Specifics

Category: Antiques > Silver > Other Antique Silver
Type: Tea Strainer Basket
Material: Silver — nitric-acid tested; exact fineness unverified
Color: Silver
Diameter: Approx. 3 in
Depth: Approx. 1.5 in
Weight: 32.13 g
Design: Pierced Swirling Leaf Pattern
Features: Ornate Scrollwork Border, Swing Bail, Formed-Wire Clip
Included Items: Tea Strainer Basket with Attached Wire Components
Condition: Pre-Owned

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