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Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Mote Spoon, Circa 1740, Ornate Design
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Mote Spoon, Circa 1740, Ornate Design

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.

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Antique 1740s English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Queen Anne Silver Mote Spoon C.1710 Abraham Russell London
Antique Queen Anne Silver Mote Spoon C.1710 Abraham Russell London

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...

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Antique 1710s English Queen Anne Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George II/III Sterling Silver Shellback Mote Spoon, London, circa 1760
George II/III Sterling Silver Shellback Mote Spoon, London, circa 1760

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.

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Antique 1760s English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George II Rococo Silver 'Fancy-Back' Mote Spoon by Elias Cachart, London
George II Rococo Silver 'Fancy-Back' Mote Spoon by Elias Cachart, London

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...

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Antique 1740s English George II Tableware

Materials

Silver

Georgian English Sterling Silver Mote Spoon, English, circa 1740
Georgian English Sterling Silver Mote Spoon, English, circa 1740

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.

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1780s Sterling Silver Mote Spoon by Hester Bateman
1780s Sterling Silver Mote Spoon by Hester Bateman

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.

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Antique 1780s English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare George II Mote Spoon of Unusual Small Size
Rare George II Mote Spoon of Unusual Small Size

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.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sterling Silver

George I Silver rat-tail Mote Spoon C.1725.
George I Silver rat-tail Mote Spoon C.1725.

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.

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George II Mote Spoon Made Most Probably in London, circa 1750
George II Mote Spoon Made Most Probably in London, circa 1750

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.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tableware

Early George III Mote Spoon Made Most Probably in London, circa 1760
Early George III Mote Spoon Made Most Probably in London, circa 1760

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.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English More Furniture and Collectibles

Rare Early George III Silver Gilt "Transitional" Pattern Mote Spoon

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.

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Antique 1770s English More Dining and Entertaining

Antique Georgian Silver Tea Caddy, Sugar Bowl & Spoon Boxed Set, 1765
Antique Georgian Silver Tea Caddy, Sugar Bowl & Spoon Boxed Set, 1765

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.

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Shagreen and Silver Tea Spoon Box
Antique Georgian Shagreen and Silver Tea Spoon Box

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.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Extremely Rare George II Spoon Tray by John Robinson II
Extremely Rare George II Spoon Tray by John Robinson II

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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Antique 1740s English More Dining and Entertaining

A very fine early George II sugar Bowl and Cover which doubles as a Spoon Tray. Made in London in 1731 by Ralph Maidman.
A very fine early George II sugar Bowl and Cover which doubles as a Spoon Tray. Made in London in 1731 by Ralph Maidman.

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...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tableware

Mote Spoon, 18th Century, London
Mote Spoon, 18th Century, London

Mote Spoon, 18th Century, London

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H 0.5 in W 1 in D 5.5 in

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...

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Antique 1790s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

George II Rococo Silver 'Fancy-Back' Mote Spoon
George II Rococo Silver 'Fancy-Back' Mote Spoon

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...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Georgian Period Rare Solid Silver Mote Spoon, circa 1800
Georgian Period Rare Solid Silver Mote Spoon, circa 1800

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 ;...

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Antique 19th Century British George III Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

George II Small Cast Rococo Silver Mote Spoon
George II Small Cast Rococo Silver Mote Spoon

George II Small Cast Rococo Silver Mote Spoon

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H 4.61 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

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...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

George 11 Silver Mote Spoon, Dated circa 1740, Made in London
George 11 Silver Mote Spoon, Dated circa 1740, Made in London

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...

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Antique 1740s English George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George 111 Mote Spoon Dated Circa 1760 London Assay William Lilley
Antique George 111 Mote Spoon Dated Circa 1760 London Assay William Lilley

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...

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Antique 1760s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George 111 Silver Mote Spoon Dated Circa 1760 James Marson London
Antique George 111 Silver Mote Spoon Dated Circa 1760 James Marson London

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.

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Antique 1760s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Mote Spoon For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mote spoon you’re looking for. Each mote spoon for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Your living room may not be complete without a mote spoon — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right mote spoon, those designed in Georgian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mote spoon has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Elias Cathcart, Francis Harache and Hester Bateman are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mote Spoon?

A mote spoon can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $707, while the lowest priced sells for $335 and the highest can go for as much as $1,250.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

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Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

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Questions About Mote Spoon

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mote spoon is a spoon with ornate holes in it, generally used for sifting stray tea leaves from a teacup upon serving. They were popularly used in Great Britain in the 17th and 18th centuries. You can shop a collection of mote spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.