Antique EPNS Tea Strainer Ladle Nickel Silver English Shell End C.1900s

Charming antique EPNS tea strainer ladle with a traditional rounded bowl and finely pierced straining holes, finished with a classic fiddle pattern handle. The bowl is lightly gilt-washed inside and the handle bears pseudo hallmarks including “NS” for Nickel Silver. A finely balanced piece, likely made in Sheffield, England circa 1890s–1920s, designed to rest over a teacup and filter loose leaf tea during pouring. The bowl shows gentle wear consistent with age and light use.

Details:
Maker: Unknown (marked “NS”, likely Sheffield origin)
Era: Late Victorian to early Edwardian (c. 1890s–1920s)
Material: Electroplated Nickel Silver (EPNS), gilt-washed bowl
Design: Fiddle pattern handle with faux hallmarks
Use: Tea strainer ladle
Length: 11 cm
Condition: Very good antique condition with minor signs of use; no damage or dents

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