A fine antique, American large-sized tea ball or infuser.

In sterling silver.

By David & Gault, silversmiths active in Philadelphia in the 1880's and 1890's.

The thick gauge sterling tea ball has floral repousse decoration throughout, an integral bail to the lid, and is connected to a spout ring by a robust chain link chain. 

Simply a top-level American tea ball!

Date:

Late 19th Century

Overall Condition:

It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Maker:

Davis & Galt

Marks: 

Marked to the interior of the lid's rim with the Davis & Galt fleur de lis shield mark / Sterling.

Measurements:

Length: ca. 7 in.

Diameter: ca. 7/8 in.

Weight: ca. 48 g

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