Shiebler Antique Sterling Silver Tea Ball, NYC, NY, c. 1890

Putting so much work into creating this lovely tea ball is indicative of how expensive tea was and how important the afternoon tea ritual was. A series of pierced circular holes below a beautifully pierced area decorate the main body. A hinged cover is pierced with clover shapes and is engraved 'JRM.'

This lovely tea ball is marked with Shiebler's trademark and 'STERLING/ 3378.' It measures 2.5 inches long, weighs 0.90 troy ounces, and is in very good antique condition.