A wonderful and very rare set of cast silver-gilt teaspoons together with a matching mote spoon, all having a central harlequin figure, stylised leaf bowls and tree stems. This fine set would almost certainly originally have been part of a cased set containing tea caddies, sugar nips etc. For an identical set – and possibly this very one, see Ian Pickford ‘Silver Flatware’ page 175, where the photograph has the caption: ‘Mid eighteenth century silver-gilt harlequin teaspoons and mote spoon. Courtesy Sothebys.’Condition: In wonderful antique condition the gilding lustrous and the with excellent definition to the design. There is a small old solder repair to the back of the mote spoon behind the head of the Harlequin.Maker: Unmarked London c 1750, see ‘Silver Flatware’ by Ian Pickford p 175Dimensions: Mote spoon length: 154mm. Spoon length 123mm. Weight: 102g (5)Please have a look at my other listings, I have many superb pieces of collector''s silver listed.BUY WITH COMPLETE CONFIDENCE. All my antiques are good collector''s pieces, ideal as special gifts, for investors or for resale by dealers. I offer generous discounts on multiple purchases. No quibble fourteen-day money back guarantee (purchaser pays return postage).Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information about this antique. Please quote the ''our reference'' number from the bottom of the listing.TO PAY BY CARD OR PAYPAL:• Email me for a postage quote.• Click on the ''PAY NOW'' button.• Put postage amount in the shipping box.• Click on the PAY button.To pay by Bank Transfer or cheque, please email me for details. I post within 48 hours of cleared payment (cheques take up to five working days). UK by next day Royal Mail Special Delivery, international by Royal Mail International tracked, tracking number advised.Please check the dimensions of the object carefully as apparent size can be deceptive.The silver is photographed in flat natural light, but silver is so reflective that black spots from the camera, and other reflections are sometimes unavoidable.All weights and sizes given are approximate.International buyers please note: You are responsible for any taxes or charges levied in your country.I prefer to receive payment by direct bank transfer where possible, please contact me.FREE WORLD WIDE POSTAGE. Postage within the UK by Royal Mail Special Delivery next day tracked and signed for service, postage overseas by Royal Mail Special Delivery 3 to 5 day tracked and signed for service. Upgrade to DHL FEDEX or similar at cost, please contact me to arrange.Height is 15cm (5.9inches)
Width is 2cm (0.8inches)
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