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Silver Strainer

Creator: Henrik Moller
Offered by: Good Design

Description
Norse Revival style or Dragestil tea strainer in the form of a crouching mythical creature, probably a Norse dragon, with cast head, tail, and four bent legs ending in four talons all attached to a small, raised circular bowl with ruffled rim for the body. Bowl sides have chased and repousse asymmetrical knotwork or interlaced designs. Underside of bowl is struck "H.MØLLER", "830 S and "TRONDHJEM" in incuse sans serif letters.
Maker is Henrik Moller (Møller; 1858-1937) of Trondhjem or Trondheim, Norway, a major proponent of Dragestil.

The exact object is included in the collection of the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Norway
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	silver
Condition:	Good. excellent condition
Creation Date:	1900
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Traditional
Book References:	https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_301123
Catalog References:	https://www.si.edu/es/object/nmah_301123
Dealer Reference #:	GDF-HM-00
Incollect Reference #:	465530

Dimensions

W.	5 in;	H.	2 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	12.7 cm;	H.	5.08 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Established in 1999, by antiques dealer Gail Garlick, the gallery focuses on historical works of the 20th Century. Primarily Good Design shows furniture, lighting and decorative arts from Italy, the US and Scandinavia. Meticulous about authenticity, we maintain a substantial research library. Our preference for refined works in original patina have won us an international following of designers, collectors and gallerists.

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