STERLING SILVER TEA STRAINER TEAPOT SPOUT STRAINER 950 Silver by LB France 1900s

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STERLING SILVER TEA STRAINER TEAPOT SPOUT STRAINER 950 Silver by LB France 1900s:
$195.00

A sterling silver spout tea strainer/a strainer for teapot.
Pierced bowl with mounted a swing yoke and device for hanging,
please see photos.Not monogrammed.Marked to bowl:
"L(symbol) B" intolozengefor maker, ("symbol" looks to me like a flying bird);
Marked to yoke:
"Minerva1" for .950/1000 silver purity and French assay office,
please see photos with blue arrow.Made in France, ca.1880's.-1900's.Pictures will tell you more.Approx.: Dimensions Crosswise: 2-3/8in.x 2-1/8in. (60mm. x 54mm.)
Bowl Height: 5/8in. (17mm.)
Yoke Height: 1-1/4in. (32mm.)
Hanging Device Length: 2-1/2in.(63mm.)
Weight:0.58 troy oz. (18.1 gr.)Free ofdents and dings, minor tarnish/patina what is not a defect.Dark spots you are seeing on the photos,
are reflections of a camera and other objects.Commensurate with age, the condition is very good to excellent.Rare for its pattern.p.s. International Shipping:
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