19th Century Russian Gilt Silver water pail / bucket Tea Strainer , RARE home & garden some shrinkage from age

some shrinkage from age

and - comes at a time of year when the weather and

Good condition in relation to its age

and still has its original carved wooden stopper

19th Century Russian Gilt Silver water pail / bucket Tea Strainer , RARE home & garden some shrinkage from ageRussian Gilt Silver Figural Water Pail Bucket Tea Strainer With engraved Stave Decoration. Fits on the end of tea pot spout for hands free use. Hallmarks for 84 Silver Standard, St. Petersburg. Unidentified Maker's mark (AL) Late 19th Century 1860 1899 Measurement: 2 1 2 inches high Aprox. 27grams Condition: Silver has it's gilt gold interior intact, very light tarnish, some silver paste remnants. Handle is not perfect curve, original tea spout