Sterling Silver Loose Tea Strainer from Viners LTD, Sheffield, 1959

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A refined mid-20th-century english loose tea strainer by viner’s ltd, crafted in solid sterling silver and hallmarked in sheffield for … Read more A refined mid-20th-century english loose tea strainer by viner’s ltd, crafted in solid sterling silver and hallmarked in sheffield for 1959. Dating to the reign of queen elizabeth ii, the piece combines traditional british silversmithing with an elegant and practical form. The strainer is beautifully proportioned for filtering loose tea leaves when pouring freshly brewed tea, reflecting the longstanding importance of specialist silverware within the traditional british tea service. Its polished sterling silver construction gives the piece an attractive lustre and understated sophistication. The design is restrained and functional, allowing the quality of the silver and craftsmanship to remain the principal focus. The handle provides an elegant counterpoint to the perforated bowl, creating a balanced silhouette characteristic of quality english table silver. Viner’s ltd was a prominent sheffield manufacturer of silverware and cutlery, and the combination of an identifiable maker, sheffield origin and precise 1959 date gives this example additional collecting interest. The piece is confirmed as sterling silver and british in origin. A charming example of post-war british silver, equally suitable for practical use within a traditional tea service or display alongside a collection of english silver and decorative tableware. Maker: viner’s ltd origin: sheffield, england date: 1959 period: elizabeth ii / mid-20th century material: solid sterling silver hallmarked ; sheffield 1959 maker's mark for ; viner's ltd ( emile viner ) net weight of the silver content ; 49.7 grams dimensions ; length 145 mm diameter of the bowl 61 mm width of the terminal 18 mm See less