GUILD OF HANDICRAFTS 2-PIECE SILVER TEA STRAINER

A beautifully made Guild of Handicrafts SILVER TEA STRAINER and matching bowl, of cast and “hand planished” construction, the strainer very finely pierced and with a cast handle featuring St. George and The Dragon, the bowl of plain hammered finish. Length: 11cms overall; Weight: 115 grams; Hallmarked London 1970.

** The Guild and School of Handicraft was established in London in 1888, later moving to Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds. It was a community of artists and craftspeople, led by the Arts & Crafts architect, Charles Ashbee. Whilst some members of the community returned to London early in the 20th century, Ashbee and other remained in Chipping Campden including George Hart, whose son Henry, continued the fine traditions and skills of the movement. Henry in turn taught his own son David, who runs Hart Silversmiths in the town to this day.