SOLID SILVER TEA STRAINER TEAPOT SPOUT STRAINER Philippe Berthier France 1841-51

Description

A
solid silver
structure tea strainer for a teapot spout.
Spherical-form pierced bowl with gadroon rim.
Bowl with a swing yoke and figural device for hanging,
which made of silver wire, please see and inspect all photos.
Not monogrammed.
Marked to exterior:
"Minerva 2" for .800/1000 silver purity;
Marked to bowl interior:
"? duck B" into a lozenge - trademark for Philippe Berthier of Paris;
tiny "dog" marks on yoke and hanging devise.
Made in Paris, France, ca.1841-1851
Approx.:
Bowl Diameter: 2-1/8in.  (54mm.)
Bowl Height: 7/8in.  (22mm.)
Hanging Devise: 2in.  (50mm.)
Weight: 0.38 troy oz. (11.9 gr.)
Free of dents and dings.
Some 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.
p.s. International Shipping:
Available via Registered First Class International Mail.
Available via Priority & Express Mail.