Arthur Vandyk Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale a beautiful early 20th century Danish 826 silver tea strainer and stand. The strainer has a stylish round pierced bowl, hourglass shaped handle, Fleur-De -Lis decoration and reeded border. The elegant drip tray stands on three feet with matching decoration.

This is a fine quality hand made example that blends tradition and modern design in perfect harmony: The Fleur de Lis and Reeded border decoration is inherently traditional while the strainer shape and bowl represent avante garde minimalist, modern Danish design. The form indeed follows function the tradition of tea drinking is expressed in the traditional decoration, while the modern day (interest in drinking tea) is represented in the clean minimalist lines and Art Deco style bowl - indeed this design combination is mirrored in the stand. The marriage of traditional and modern design is seen throughout design history and is evident in the most beautiful twentieth century objects, such as the Rolls Royce and Bentley motor cars. This tea strainer and stand is a true design masterpiece. The details of the strainer is as follows:


Silversmith: Carl M Cohr Fredericia

Additional retailer mark to strainer: Crowned M for Anton Michelsen Copenhagen

Year of manufacture: 1928

Optional assay sponsor mark: Christian F Heise Copenhagen

Approximate Dimensions

Combined weight: 90 grams

Length of tea strainer at maximum point: 14 cm

Diameter of bowl: 5 cm

Diameter of stand: 6 cm

Height of stand: 6 cm

Condition report:

In fine condition for it age, with usual surface scratches and tarnish marks and a slightly deeper area of scratches, one of the legs is ever so slightly misshaped.

This is a stunning, rare and highly collectable Danish silver tea strainer and stand, an item suitable for a museum. The fact that the strainer is complete with the stand makes it complete and more collectable. The quality of the craftsmanship is exemplary and would be a fabulous addition to your antique silverware collection.

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