Summary
Silver metal tea strainer, marked 'ROBUR IS GOOD TEA' . It possibly dates from 1910 to 1925.
Amongst other items from this donor is a Robur catalogue listing items which could be redeemed for coupons (called 'tickets') in packets of tea (SH 900629).
Physical Description
Silver-plated tea strainer. Moulded, very ornate decoration on the handle and edges of the strainer consisting of grape leaf and grape motifs. The handle has fluted patterning and leaf motifs on the tip. The perforations appear in a daisy pattern.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Violet (Vi) Morgan, May 1990
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Organisation Named
Robur Tea Co, circa 1910-1925
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Previous Owner
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Inscriptions
Stamped inside the strainer, in small print are the words 'ROBUR / IS GOOD TEA'.
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Classification
Domestic life, Food & drink consumption, Servingware - drinks
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
15.4 cm (Length), 9.5 cm (Width)
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