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GORGON HANDLE! 800 SILVER Tea Strainer Flower/Leaf Basket Border GREEN MAN? FACE

$ 18.47

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Type: Tea Strainer
  • Condition: VERY GOOD
  • Age: 1900-1940

    Description

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    PLEASE BE ADVISED:
    USPS SERVICES HAVE BEEN INCONSISTENT.
    PACKAGES MAILED THE SAME DAY ARRIVED IN 3 DAYS & 2 WEEKS.
    THIS IS BEYOND OUR CONTROL.
    THIS SITUATION HAS IMPROVED AS OF LATE.
    800 SILVER TEA STRAINER
    GORGON HANDLE
    Flower/Leaf Border Around Basket (Bowl) Rim
    GREEN MAN? FACE
    DESIGN IS RAISED ON FRONT AND FLAT ON BACK EXCEPT FOR THE GORGON HANDLE WHICH IS 3 DIMENSIONAL.
    APPEARS TO BE CREATED BY SAND CASTING METHOD.
    SOME DETAILS ARE LESS PERFECT THAN OTHERS (LIKE THEN GORGON'S FACE).
    THERE ARE OTHER IMPERFECTIONS TYPICAL OF THIS STYLE OF SILVER WORKING.
    SIMPLY MARKED 800 ON BACK OF BASKET (BOWL).
    ACCORDING PRIOR OWNER:
    THIS IS AN OLDER PRODUCTION PIECE FROM ITALY PRE-WWII.
    APPROX SIZE PER LAST 2 PICS.
    APPROX = 48.5 g.
    NO MONOGRAM
    .
    VERY GOOD USED CONDITION.
    Please Enlarge Pics for Condition Details in Addition to:
    - Expect Minor Signs of Age & Gentle Use Such as Fine Scratches and a Few Dings.
    - There is a Silver Break in The Outer Edge of The Basket/Bowl Rim About 1/2" Left of Where the Back of the Face Meets the Rim - See Pics of Back.  Does Not Affect Functionality.
    - 2 Breaks Noted in the Fine Connecting Stems of the Lower Flowers.
    Does Not Affect Functionality
    - Bowl Has 1 Minor Use Dent.
    - Some Dark Spots But No Pitting or Corrosion.
    - Needs Better Polishing To New Owner's Taste.
    ENLARGE PICS FOR FURTHER CONDITION DETAILS
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