Tea infuser

Object Number: 
1988.50
Date: 
ca. 1900
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 7/8 x 1 x 1 in. ( 4.8 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Marks: 
stamped: on the base: a horse and, "STERLING/ 925/ 1000 FINE/ 8763"
Description: 
Cast and wrought silver tea infuser in the shape of a tea caddy; rectangular cannister with rectangles inscribed on each side with foliate motifs in the corners; seated on four ball feet; screen applied across the inside of the base; hinged, circular domed cover with circular perforations in the top; chain with a ring terminal attached to the top of the cover; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group