VINTAGE BLACKINGTON STERLING SILVER TEA STRAINER. marked sterling and hallmarked where the handle meets the bowl. made by Blackington Co.  of Attleboro, ma (1862-1967) It is 5.25 long and aprox. 26 grams. Needs polishing but is in excellent condition, probably not  used much or at all. In its original sleeve from the A. Stowell Co. in Boston.