This is a vintage English silver plated tea strainer with a fancy top that was made in the 1920-1930s that is used over the cup to strain the tea leaves from your teapot getting into your teacup.

The vintage tea strainer measures 6.5 inches long by 2.35 inches in diameter.

The tea strainer is in very good +++ used vintage condition with some discoloring in the bowl. 

The tea strainer could use a clean and a polish, but it has all it's plating and is a great vintage tea strainer for your next tea party.