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Sterling Silver Mote Spoon - Antique Circa 1740

£1,145.00

An exceptional antique Georgian English sterling silver mote spoon; an addition to our silver teaware collection

SKU A9083

This exceptional antique George II sterling silver strainer/mote spoon has an oval rounded shaped form with a narrow stem handle and pointed terminal.


The bowl is ornamented with pierced stylised scrolling leaf decoration in addition to a central quadrilateral arrangement of quatrefoil designs.


The posterior surface of the bowl is ornamented with a shell decorated heel and incorporates the contemporary engraved initials 'F I H'.


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Maker: Untraced Maker's Mark

Origin: England

This antique mote spoon is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The British hallmarks, consisting of the maker's mark and lion passant, struck to the reverse surface of the handle are very clear considering the type of item.


Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Georgian teaware.


Length 13.1cm/5.2"

Length of handle 8.5cm/3.3"

Length of bowl 4.2cm/1.7"

Width of bowl 2.3cm/0.9"


0.3 troy ounce/8.6g


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