Wasaga Beach Tea Ball Strainer With Saucer and Flower Charm

Object/Artifact

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Town of Wasaga Beach

Mini metal Teapot shaped tea ball strainer/infuser with saucer and flower charm made in occupied Japan

Mini metal Teapot shaped tea ball strainer/infuser with saucer and flower charm made in occupied Japan

Name/Title

Wasaga Beach Tea Ball Strainer With Saucer and Flower Charm

Entry/Object ID

2020.154.1

Description

Mini metal Teapot shaped tea ball strainer/infuser with saucer and flower charm made in occupied Japan

Context

Vintage mini teapot shaped tea ball strainer/infuser with saucer and flower charm. The saucer is 2-1/8" diameter and has a partial label "Wasaga Beach Canada". The gold flower charm is approximately 3/4" wide. The teapot is approximately 1" high. The base of the teapot is 1-3/16" diameter. The teapot has a tiny spout and handle. The inside of the teapot shows signs of use when making tea. The bottom of the teapot and saucer are marked "MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN", a marking used between 1945 and 1952 when Japan was under US occupation, post WWII.

Acquisition

Accession

2020.154

Source or Donor

Unknown

Acquisition Method

Gift