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Alexandra Solowij Watkins Modernist Sterling Silver Tea or Cocktail Strainer

$1,800
£1,360.58
€1,563.54
CA$2,506.49
A$2,788.37
CHF 1,461.70
MX$34,073.15
NOK 18,612.88
SEK 17,521.45
DKK 11,671.27
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Offered here for your consideration is, A fine Mid-Century Modern hand-crafted tea strainer. In sterling silver. By Alexandra Solowij Watkins. Solowij Watkins is a renowned Polish-American female silversmith. After training in Montreal she was hired by Gorham as one of the important designing artists - a peer of John Prip and Mary Ann Scherr. Her work is represented in important private & public collections. Simply a great handmade piece crafted by a renowned American female artist! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is some light edge wear. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Alexandra Solowij Watkins Marks: Marked to the underside A. Solowij / Sterling Measurements: Length: ca. 6 3/4 in. Width: ca. 3 1/2 in. Height: ca. 1/2 in. Weight: ca. 55 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    Alexandra Watkins
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    55 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)Width: 3.5 in (88.9 mm)Length: 6.75 in (171.45 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is some light edge wear. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D/I INV N211stDibs: LU849315603102

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