This is an ornate Edwardian brass tea strainer with an handle shaped like a lion holding a shield.

The tea strainer measures 1 inch high by 6 inches long by 3.5 inches wide and has a polished bowl. The finial is figural and is an lion holding a shield and within the filigree border are angels and birds.

The neo classical tea strainer was made between 1890-1910 and is a stylish way to keep the tea leaves out of your cup.