A C E Williams, Birmingham 1901, Sterling Silver Gilt Tea Infuser

Manufacturer - C E Williams, Birmingham

Date - 1901

Description - A distinctive sterling silver tea infuser, ingeniously fitted with a ring-catch mechanism that releases and opens the pierced bowls for easy filling and emptying. The elegantly tapered stem is decorated with intricate, intertwined piercings, reflecting the craftsmanship and attention to detail characteristic of quality early 20th-century silverwork.
The bowls retain their original gilded interiors, a desirable feature that not only enhances their visual appeal with a rich golden contrast but also helps protect the silver from contact with tea leaves. Combining practical design with decorative artistry, this is a charming and highly collectable piece of silverware, equally suited to use or display.

Condition - This item is in a very good condition with very little sign of any use-related wear

Hallmark - There are clear hallmarks with manufacturer's cypher for C E Williamstogether with a Birmingham date cypher for 1901

Dimensions - Total length - 14.5cm
Weight -28gm