ELEVEN VARIOUS GEORGE II/GEORGE III SILVER MOTE SPOONS

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THE KNOLE COLLECTION OF MOTE SPOONS Mote spoons came into use near the end of the 17th century and continued to be produced until the last quarter of the 18th century. Most existing examples, including the ones offered here, date from the mid 18th century. While there is some question as to their original use it does seem certain that they are associated with tea as they are often found as part of tea equipage. Ian Pickford suggests in his book Silver Flatware English, Irish and Scottish 1660-1980, that the mote spoon served the same purpose in the 18th century that the caddy spoon did later in that century in into the 19th century, being used to remove tea leaves from a caddy. The pierced bowl would allow the dust to be separated from the larger leaves and the long handle could be used to remove blockages from the spout of the teapot.

ELEVEN VARIOUS GEORGE II/GEORGE III SILVER MOTE SPOONS

EACH MID 18TH CENTURY

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ELEVEN VARIOUS GEORGE II/GEORGE III SILVER MOTE SPOONS
EACH MID 18TH CENTURY
Each of typical form (11)

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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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