Early Blue and White - Milseys or Strainers

Pearlware Willow Pattern Milsey or Strainer c1800

There are various uses attributed to these lovely pierced items, but the most probable are that they are early forms of tea strainer or for straining milk when a skin had formed. Often finely decorated with different piercings, here is a superb Willow pattern example. For more details visit my website Premier Antiques

Pearlware Milsey or Strainer c1800