Gorham "Medallion" Sterling Silver Tea Strainer

Gorham "Medallion" Sterling Silver Tea Strainer

the pattern designed in 1864 by George Wilkinson (1819-1894), Providence, Rhode Island, with gilt pierced coquille bowl, inscribed on the reverse "Florence".
l. 6-3/8"; 1.40 t. oz.
Condition Report: **In generally good condition, with some wear overall, including the medallion and gilding, the latter with some bare spots on the sharpest edges. Marked on the reverse with the Gorham "lion-anchor-G" trademark, "Pat. 1864" and "Sterling".