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Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Infuser Ball Egg Strainer 1894 Unusual Antique
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Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Infuser Ball Egg Strainer 1894 Unusual Antique

19th century
Sold 25 May 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare English solid sterling silver tea strainer / infuser. It has been hallmarked for Birmingham 1894 with the makers marks being HA. It has been superbly made and is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, faint end push. The inside is gilded and it closes tightly. It measures approx. 2 inches (5cms) long excluding the chain, by 1.75 inches (4cms) wide and weighs 34 grams. A very well made rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Strainer to the Victorian era.

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SA1144138
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37812
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A rare English solid sterling silver tea strainer / infuser. It has been hallmarked for Birmingham 1894 with the makers marks being HA.
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It has been superbly made and is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, faint end push.
The Silver Squirrel

The inside is gilded and it closes tightly. It measures approx. 2 inches (5cms) long excluding the chain, by 1.75 inches (4cms) wide and weighs 34 grams. A very well made rare piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Strainer to the Victorian era.

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SA1144138
Dealers Internal Ref
37812
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An antique egg-shaped sterling silver tea infuser featuring numerous pierced holes and an attached chain with a retention ring. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique egg-shaped sterling silver tea infuser featuring numerous pierced holes and an attached chain with a retention ring. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An antique egg-shaped sterling silver tea infuser featuring numerous pierced holes and an attached chain with a retention ring.
VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER TEA INFUSER BALL EGG STRAINER 1894 UNUSUAL ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1144138
An antique egg-shaped sterling silver tea infuser featuring numerous pierced holes and an attached chain with a retention ring.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced hole pattern, Hinged egg shape, Attached suspension chain and ring

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During the Victorian era, loose-leaf tea gained immense popularity among the middle and upper classes, leading to the development of various specialized silver implements designed to brew and strain tea cleanly.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver using stamping, piercing, and soldering techniques, often featuring a hinged mechanism and a hanging chain with a finger ring.

Authenticity is determined by checking for traditional British hallmarks stamped directly onto the metal, which typically indicate the assay office, date letter, and sterling silver standard.

They can be displayed inside glass-fronted cabinets, used as tabletop ornaments on a sideboard, or incorporated into a curated dining room display featuring mixed metals and vintage tableware.

Sterling silver should be cleaned periodically with a soft cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding harsh abrasives, and stored in a dry environment to prevent excessive tarnishing.
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