Antique Soviet Russian 875 Silver Gilt Tea Strainer, Floral Repoussé Design, c.1960s

A finely crafted Soviet-era Russian tea strainer in 875 silver, featuring an elegant floral repoussé and engraved design with a richly gilded strainer bowl. The decorative pierced bowl is framed by intricate foliate ornament extending throughout the handle, demonstrating the high standard of silver craftsmanship produced in the USSR during the mid-20th century. Marked with the Soviet 875 silver hallmark and maker's mark, this is an attractive and collectable example of Russian silver.

Details

Item: Tea strainer
Origin: Soviet Union (USSR)
Date / Period: c.1960s
Material: Silver with gilt interior
Silver Purity: 875 silver
Marks / Hallmarks: Soviet 875 silver hallmark and maker's mark
Style: Mid-century Russian decorative silver
Decoration: Floral repoussé and engraved foliate design with pierced strainer bowl
Length: 12 cm
Bowl Diameter: 6.5 cm
Weight: 30.7 grams

Condition

Excellent vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age and use. The gilded interior remains bright and presents well. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Historical and Collector Context

During the Soviet period, 875 silver became the standard purity used for much of the USSR's quality silver production. Tea strainers such as this combined practical function with decorative artistry, often featuring detailed floral motifs inspired by traditional Russian silverwork. Pieces retaining their original gilded interiors are particularly appealing to collectors of Soviet silver, Russian decorative arts, and antique tea accessories.

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