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What would you call this
Silver Steeper/Strainer/Infuser ...the Shape?

What is the shape?

By the way ...it has a Crescent C mark with a "W" + STERLING + 31
I believe it was made by or for International Silver Co.

Richard ;-)

 

Although quite simple, perhaps it might be considered a pagoda shape?

Re: the mark - Is it the Watrous mark? (The first one shown on this page:
https://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_W2.html )

 

Thanks , it is the Watrous Mark . ;-)
Yea, probably Pagoda shape.....closer than i've come up with ! ;-)

Richard

 

Welcome, Richard. Perhaps the Webster Co mark where the C and W are overlaid?

https://www.sterlingflatwarefashions.com/Silversmiths/SSW4.html

Well, it was a thought. Carry on!

 

On this tea strainer resource site, they do not seem to have your specific 5-sided version, only 4-sided, which they are calling lanterns, pagodas or light houses. For example: http://www.teaballs.info/browse/lis...ers - tea balls&CFID=9167084&CFTOKEN=65623502
Pretty nifty site, and a user-friendly search engine. Sorry I couldn't nail it for you, but.. who knew there were so many different tea strainers?

 

Wait..what?? I think I found it! http://www.teaballs.info/browse/lis...ng=&ID=435&sID=all&where=Infusers - tea balls
Catalog Number: INT103
Manufacturer: International Silver Co.
Shape:Lighthouse
Design Number: 31
Weight: 17 gm
Height / Width :42 mm / 25 mm

Manufacturer Mark: Present
Composition: Sterling-marked
Closure: Hinged Bottom
Secure: Peg and Eye
Chain Attachment: Single Chain Attached to Loop on Lid
Availability: Uncommon
Estimated Pricing: 100-300 USD
Comments: This infuser also has the Watrous maker's mark; Watrous was one of the original companies that formed International Silver Co.

 

Wow , you win the Kewpie Doll prize for this find !
Thank you so much.....
Richard
Now , gotta decide if I want to sell or keep ! ;-)

 

I have never researched the costs on sterling strainers, so I can't say if that site has realistic estimates or not. Replacements Ltd is worth it's weight in gold for identifying patterns, but their asking prices are ... ahem...ambitious.... only beneficial for insurance purposes. I guess the usual eBay items sold search would give you your best estimate of it's worth. It might be hard to find comps, I gather yours is rare. You can always put a reserve on it and see who bites.

 

Thanks bunches !
Rich

 

Speaking of silver, the Magazine Antiques just promoted this on-line curated catalog of fine candlesticks for sale from Koopman's. In addition, their website has a directory of silversmiths, mostly English, with brief bio's. No marks though. shorturl.at/AHTU1

 

Great work, @Darkwing Manor !

I like the way you included both the link and the information about the item.

 

Thanks! Google gets most the credit, as usual. I know some members don't like to click on links, so if the info isn't too lengthy, I try to cut and paste. And I was well-trained to always include sources, so other researchers can judge the merit of the info.