Georgian Sterling Silver Wine Funnel

Item description

This Georgian Silver Wine Funnel was made in London by silversmiths Rebecca Emes and Edward Bernard, circa 1815. the funnel is in three parts, the bowl (strainer), the main body with end of the spout curved and a removable inner ring to retain a muslin straining cloth. The bowl has gadrooned rim with a small shell on the side. The body has an engraved family crest in the shape of a griffin on a crown. The body is Hallmarked RE over EB (silversmiths), duty mark (George III) and Lion passant (sterling silver). The body is Hallmarked lion passant, leopards head crowned (London) and duty mark, and date letter C (1818). Hallmarks are a little rubbed but still clear to decipher. This would be a lovely addition to any silver collection.

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