A fine George II Two Handled Fruit Strainer made in London in 1758 by Edward Aldridge Senior & Junior.

A fine George II Two Handled Fruit Strainer made in London in 1758 by Edward Aldridge Senior & Junior.
A fine George II Two Handled Fruit Strainer made in London in 1758 by Edward Aldridge Senior & Junior.
A fine George II Two Handled Fruit Strainer made in London in 1758 by Edward Aldridge Senior & Junior.
A fine George II Two Handled Fruit Strainer made in London in 1758 by Edward Aldridge Senior & Junior.

A fine George II Two Handled Fruit Strainer made in London in 1758 by Edward Aldridge Senior & Junior.

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Category

British Silver 1649-1759

Reference

205488

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The Fruit Strainer is circular in form with a reeded rim and two scroll side handles. The bowl is pierced with an eclectic mix of beautiful designs. The bowl also displays a full set of hallmarks and each handle is marked with a makers mark and Sterling Mark. The Aldridges were specialist pierced workers and it is more unusual to find a two handled example.



Length, across the handles: 6.75 inches, 16.88cm

Diameter of the bowl: 3.5 inches, 8.75cm.

Year

1758

Country

London

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