A George V silver and ivory tea strainer, Mappin & Webb, Bir...

Hammer

£50

A George V silver and ivory tea strainer, Mappin & Webb, Birmingham 1925, the pierced circular bowl with gadrooned border, polished ivory handle, 15cm long

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Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers do not ship items containing ivory outside the UK. Trevanion recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. A buyer's inability to import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.

The government have proposed legislation to create a UK law to ban the sale of all ivory. Please note this means that this lot is legal to sell now but may not be in the future.

There is a large split to the ivory handle, extending from the tip inwards, measuring 38mm. There are a couple of much smaller splits where the handle meets the bowl. The handle is slightly loose, wobbling when moved. The bowl is in good order, no large dents, splitting or signs of repair. Moderate scratching and wear commensurate with age and use. See pictures for illustration.