Antique Georgian Solid Silver 3-part Wine Funnel

A superb solid sterling silver wine funnel, dating from the very end of the reign of George Iv. The body of the funnel and the strainer are hallmarked for London 1829. The silversmith is possibly James Beebe. The outer tang (the hook that holds the funnel in place on a decanter or claret jug) is in the form of a shell and the rim features a gadroon border. There are three outer ribs on the body of the funnel and patterned piercings inside the bowl. The muslin holder is not hallmarked and is a good tight fit. Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.