Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tea strainer
Object Number:
INV.14128
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 4.1 x 20.3 x 8.9 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the handle socket: "TIFFANY & Co MAKERS"
Description:
Cast and wrought silver tea strainer; cast bowl-shaped body with circular perforations in the bottom and a rolled and scalloped rim with chased flowers all over; cylindrical handle socket applied to one side and fitted with a turned wooden handle with a ball finial.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
