A long arm sterling silver tea strainer from the end of Edwardian period and begging of George V reign .
Drinking tea was at its height with tea rooms abundant for ladies afternoon teas.
Tea strainer would originally be part of a case set of Thomas Bradbury -Tea Spoons- Sugar Tongs & and Strainer.
Alas sets get split up , strainer well decorated with ribbons and beading on edge of arm , the support arm is set off at 2 o` clock .
A Old English handle , round finial and tapered arm.
Made by London makers Thomas Bradbury & Sons in 1911 London.
Made of solid Sterling Silver with a weight of 41.8 grams.
Tea strainer measures 6 " inches overall length. Bowl 2 1/2" diameter
Hallmarked
TB&S Makers Mark For Thomas Bradbury & Sons
Lion Passant Sterling Silver Mark
Leopards Head London Assay Hall
q Date Letter For 1911
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