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Provenance: Gebelein to Charles Williams, 1975
A mote spoon is a small, specialized utensil historically used to remove tea leaves …
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Provenance: Gebelein to Charles Williams, 1975
A mote spoon is a small, specialized utensil historically used to remove tea leaves and debris from tea pots. Popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these delicate spoons feature a narrow bowl and often a pointed stem or prong at the handle's end—the prong served to clear clogged teapot spouts. This American coin silver example by Rufus Farnam showcases the craftsmanship of early nineteenth-century silversmiths working across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The modest rippling in the bowl adds authentic character to this functional antique, making it a charming addition to any tea service collection or tea enthusiast's cabinet.
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- Dimensions
- 1ʺW × 5.25ʺD × 0.5ʺH
- Styles
- Early American
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Sterling Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Excellent condition with patina consistent with age. Excellent condition with patina consistent with age. less
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