Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tea infuser
Object Number:
1988.30
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.4 x 3.8 cm )
Marks:
stamped: inside of the lid: "STERLING" in roman letters besides "S/ C" superimposed
Description:
Cast and wrought silver tea infuser; egg-shaped body with an all over floral repoussé chased design; hinged lid; chain with terminal ring applied to the top; maker's marks stamped on the inside of the lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.