three silver tea or lemon strainers, Ambrose Lewis; possibly James Slater; and maker's mark illigible, all London, 1718 and two 1728

first Britannia standard, with pierced handles incorporating a plain disc, second with crested shaped handles and third initialled RKE on underside

overall some general nicks, dents and general normal wear, Initialled example with a couple of small repairs in handles , marks reasonably good, overall pretty good condition
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