A George II sterling silver mote spoon, London circa 1730 by James Wilks (reg. 31 Dec 1722)

A George II sterling silver mote spoon, London circa 1730 by James Wilks (reg. 31 Dec 1722)

Of conventional form with a rat tail heel, the bowl pierced with foliate scrolls, engraved to the bowl with contemporaneous initials EB in Roman script. Maker’s mark IW and lion passant only.

Length – 14.1 cm / 5.55 inches

Weight – 8 grams / 0.26 ozt