Indian Sterling Silver Tea Strainer On Tray, Circa 1920s

Sterling Silver tea strainer with three legs on tray with Repousse Indian village designs around the edge. Black heat resistant handle. "Sterling Silver" marked to underside of tray. Circa 1920s.

Charming Indian silver tea strainer in good condition for its age.

Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper. Silver marked "Sterling Silver" is usually an indication that although the silver is of UK sterling quality, it has been outside of the UK.