Tea strainer

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Tea strainer

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.795

Description

Tea strainer, ornate repousse four-winged cherubim, flowers and scrolls border a pierced bowl: scrolled cartouche handle with engraved initials "VSW"; bowl pierced in a geometric floral design.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1880

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1/2 in

Length

5-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (1.3 x 13.3 cm)

Material

silver, Silver gilt

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Ornament appears worn; tarnish evident.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Violetta White Delafield

Notes

Former owner

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Breakfast Room