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Fancy Back Georgian Sterling Silver Mote Spoon C1760s Antique Wallis
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Fancy Back Georgian Sterling Silver Mote Spoon C1760s Antique Wallis

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A rare Georgian solid sterling silver fancy back mote spoon. It is hallmarked with the makers mark TW. I would date it to c1760s. For those unaware these were used for straining tea and removing tea leaves (motes) from tea, the spike was used for unblocking the spout. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, engraved with the letter M. It measures approx. 5.25 inches (13.2cm) long by almost 1 inch (2.5cm) wide and weighs 8 grams. A rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Georgian Silver Mote Spoon to the 1750s.

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A rare Georgian solid sterling silver fancy back mote spoon. It is hallmarked with the makers mark TW. I would date it to c1760s.
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For those unaware these were used for straining tea and removing tea leaves (motes) from tea, the spike was used for unblocking the spout.
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It is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, engraved with the letter M. It measures approx. 5.25 inches (13.2cm) long by almost 1 inch (2.5cm) wide and weighs 8 grams. A rare piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Georgian Silver Mote Spoon to the 1750s.

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An 18th-century Georgian sterling silver mote spoon with a hand-pierced bowl featuring scroll cutouts and a long stem ending in a pointed tip.
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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian sterling silver mote spoon with a hand-pierced bowl featuring scroll cutouts and a long stem ending in a pointed tip.

FANCY BACK GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER MOTE SPOON c1760s ANTIQUE WALLIS

Archive II An 18th-century Georgian sterling silver mote spoon with a hand-pierced bowl featuring scroll cutouts and a long stem ending in a pointed tip. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Georgian sterling silver mote spoon with a hand-pierced bowl featuring scroll cutouts and a long stem ending in a pointed tip. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Georgian sterling silver mote spoon with a hand-pierced bowl featuring scroll cutouts and a long stem ending in a pointed tip. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Georgian sterling silver mote spoon with a hand-pierced bowl featuring scroll cutouts and a long stem ending in a pointed tip. View V
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An 18th-century Georgian sterling silver mote spoon with a hand-pierced bowl featuring scroll cutouts and a long stem ending in a pointed tip.
FANCY BACK GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER MOTE SPOON c1760s ANTIQUE WALLIS
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Mote spoons were used in 18th-century Britain during tea preparation to remove floating tea dust, known as motes, from brewed cups using the pierced bowl. The tapered spike end was inserted into teapot spouts to clear blockages caused by stray tea leaves.

These utensils were typically hand-crafted from sterling silver, consisting of 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with copper for structural rigidity. Pierced decorations were individually cut out using hand saws and punches.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-pierced bowl patterns, a long stem terminating in a sharp spike, and minimalist maker or purity marks, often struck on the bowl due to the narrow stem.

These small flatware pieces are frequently displayed inside glass-topped shadow boxes, mounted on felt backings, or grouped on silver trays alongside antique tea caddies and tea ware.

Tarnish should be removed gently using a specialized silver polishing cloth or a mild silver foam wash applied with a soft cotton swab to prevent damage to detailed piercing.
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