Victorian Silver Spout-hanging Tea Strainer, 1839

Spout-hanging silver tea strainers are rare and this is a fine example made by Rawlings and Summers.

Dating from the early years of the Victorian period, this silver tea strainer has a pierced, conial form with swing handle connected to a split pin that is inserted inside a teapot spout so that when pouring tea the leaves are collected. This excellent example if in fine condition with good hallmarks (a little wear to the maker's mark). 

This is one of two hanging silver tea strainers currently being offered (see link below for second example).