Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Mote Spoon, Circa 1740, Ornate Design
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional antique Georgian English sterling silver mote spoon; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
Sterling Silver
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H 5.75 in W 0.8 in D 0.25 in
Antique Queen Anne Silver Mote Spoon C.1710 Abraham Russell London
Located in London, GB
Antique Queen Anne Silver Mote Spoon C.1710 Abraham Russell London Typical of the very earliest of silver mote spoons which were always just pierced with circular holes in symmetrica...
Sterling Silver
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H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in
George II/III Sterling Silver Shellback Mote Spoon, London, circa 1760
Located in London, GB
Very fine George II/III sterling silver shellback mote spoon with a well defined barb at the end of the stem.
Sterling Silver
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H 5.12 in W 0 in D 0 in
George II Rococo Silver 'Fancy-Back' Mote Spoon by Elias Cachart, London
By Elias Cathcart
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine George II 'Fancy-back' silver mote spoon, the plain tapering handle terminating with a diamond point finial, the oval bowl pierced with scrolls crosslets and a fleur-de-lys an...
Silver
Georgian English Sterling Silver Mote Spoon, English, circa 1740
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Georgian English sterling silver mote spoon, English, circa 1740. The mote spoon with oval pierced bowl, narrow stem style handle and pointed terminal.
Sterling Silver
1780s Sterling Silver Mote Spoon by Hester Bateman
By Hester Bateman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional antique Georgian English sterling silver mote spoon made by Hester Bateman; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
Sterling Silver
Rare George II Mote Spoon of Unusual Small Size
Located in London, GB
The mote spoon is of typical form, but is of an unusually small size.
George I Silver rat-tail Mote Spoon C.1725.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
George I silver rat-tail Mote Spoon C.1725. The plain tapering handle with diamond point finial, elongated bowl and rattail.
Sterling Silver
George II Mote Spoon Made Most Probably in London, circa 1750
Located in London, GB
The Mote spoon is of typical form, however this example is decorated on the reverse of the bowl with a shell motif.
Early George III Mote Spoon Made Most Probably in London, circa 1760
Located in London, GB
The Mote spoon is finely pierced with crosses and scrolls and the reverse of the bowl is engraved with linear designs.
Rare Early George III Silver Gilt "Transitional" Pattern Mote Spoon
Located in London, GB
The mote spoon is modelled in the transitional pattern and displays shoulders at the bottom of the stem.
Antique Georgian Silver Tea Caddy, Sugar Bowl & Spoon Boxed Set, 1765
By Samuel Taylor
Located in London, GB
Height sugar bowl - 14.3cm Approx. Length tea spoon - 11.7cm Approx. Length mote spoon - 13.5cm The Tea Caddies and Sugar Bowl have full English Hallmarks.
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Shagreen and Silver Tea Spoon Box
By Thomas Chawner
Located in Northampton, GB
Mote Spoon, a multi-use spoon with a perforated bowl and spiked end often made from Silver.
Silver
Extremely Rare George II Spoon Tray by John Robinson II
Located in London, GB
The Tray has an excellent colour, is very well marked on the reverse and is also engraved with its original scratch weight. Spoon Trays are extremely rare and would have been used on...
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H 4 in Dm 4 in
A very fine early George II sugar Bowl and Cover which doubles as a Spoon Tray. Made in London in 1731 by Ralph Maidman.
Located in London, GB
The cover has a dual purpose as when turned upside down, can be used as a rest for tea and mote spoons or possibly sugar nips. The Armorial & Crest are those of the Clerk family of P...
Mote Spoon, 18th Century, London
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Mote spoon was used prior to the caddy spoon and the initial use was probably, to lift the tea leaves from the caddy and gently shake or tap the spoon allowing the dust or mote t...
Silver
George II Rococo Silver 'Fancy-Back' Mote Spoon
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine George II 'fancy-back' silver Mote Spoon, the plain tapering handle terminating with a diamond point finial, the oval bowl pierced with scrolls crosslets and a fleur-de-lys an...
Silver
George II Small Cast Rococo Silver Mote Spoon
By Francis Harache
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare George II mid 18th century cast silver Mote Spoon, of small size and made in the Rococo style, the plain tapering handle with diamond point finial, the leaf or acorn shaped bo...
Silver
Georgian Period Rare Solid Silver Mote Spoon, circa 1800
Located in St Helens, GB
A rare Georgian period solid silver mote spoon. Attractive piece. Pierced bowl. Hallmarks ; none, tests as silver Weight ; 9.9 grams Size ; 13cm long, 24mm x 41mm bowl Condition ;...
Sterling Silver
George 11 Silver Mote Spoon, Dated circa 1740, Made in London
Located in London, GB
George 11 silver mote spoon, Dated Circa 1740, Made in London Mote spoons were made to skim the loose tea leaves or motes off of the top surface of the tea cup, with a thin stem a...
Sterling Silver
Antique George 111 Mote Spoon Dated Circa 1760 London Assay William Lilley
Located in London, GB
Antique George 111 Mote Spoon Dated Circa 1760 London Assay William Lilley Mote spoons were used for skimming dust motes from the surface of a cup of tea (a common problem for tea d...
Sterling Silver
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H 5.25 in W 0.9 in D 0.25 in
Antique George 111 Silver Mote Spoon Dated Circa 1760 James Marson London
Located in London, GB
Antique George 111 Silver Mote Spoon Dated Circa 1760 James Marson London Great example of an original mote spoon, with original hand engraved owners initials.
Sterling Silver
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