Antique George 111 Silver Mote Spoon Dated Circa 1760 James Marson London
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.
The bowl has been hand pierced with a fret saw
The pierced bowl was designed to scoop any unrefined tea dust or motes as they were called away from the cup.
The spike was for extracting any tea that was stuck at the end of the spout of the silver teapot.
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.
The bowl has been hand pierced with a fret saw
The pierced bowl was designed to scoop any unrefined tea dust or motes as they were called away from the cup.
The spike was for extracting any tea that was stuck at the end of the spout of the silver teapot.
