A George V Scottish sterling silver Traprain Hoard tea strainer on stand, Edinburgh 1925 by Brook and Sons

the hemispherical drill pierced bowl with a cast and applied fish form handle. Supported by a ring stand on three stump end legs. Fully marked to the side, the stand unmarked. (2)

Length – 9.8 cm / 3.9 inches

Weight – 50 grams / 1.61 ozt

This strainer is a reproduction of a Roman spoon that was part of the Traprain Law treasure hoard, which was discovered by George Pringle at Traprain Law, East Lothian, in 1919. The hoard dates from 400 AD, and consisted of 160 pieces, mostly cut up ready for melting.