Vintage Welsch Industria Peru Sterling Silver Swivel Tea Strainer with Drip Bowl

Description

VINTAGE SIGNED "WELSCH INDUSTRIA MR", MADE IN PERU,
STERLING SILVER 925
SWIVEL STYLE TEA LEAF / TEA BAG STRAINER
WITH HANDLED DRIP BOWL
NO MONOGRAMS OR ENGRAVINGS,
MEASURES 1-3/4" TALL  x 5-3/4" LONG,
BOWL MEASURES 2-3/4" IN DIAMETER,
TOTAL WEIGHT OF 76.7 GRAMS
Shows very light wear, and appears it has never been used, including minor surface marks and scratches, mostly due to storage and handling over the years.  It has been gently hand polished and ultrasonic cleaned in a mild dish soap, and it has nice shine, is very clean, and is table ready.  It is straight, not bent, strainer spins and swivels as it should, has no personal monograms or engravings, shows no signs of tea stains, with no major issues at all.
It is hallmarked on the back of the handle INDUSTRIA PERUANA 925 STERLING WELSCH (llama pictomark) MR.
This is a lovely, quality made, very unique and collectible piece for those that collect Peruvian silver, your ethnic background is from this area, or you collect various tea pots and related accessories!  Add it to your collection today, while being a great silver investment at the same time!
DON'T MISS OUT!
Would make a great gift idea for that special someone you know, too!
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You will be receiving the exact item being offered here in AS-IS condition.