DESCRIPTION |
Georgian silver fancy back mote spoon with original initials 'TM' engraved verso. |
SILVERSMITH |
Richard Pargeter, this is the mark he entered in 1739. |
DATE or HALLMARK |
1740s, date of maker's mark, style of piercing and relatively simple shell all point to this date |
ASSAY OFFICE |
London |
WEIGHT in GRAMS |
8 |
WIDTH |
5", 124mm |
SILVER STANDARD |
.925 sterling silver |
OVERALL CONDITION |
very good, superbly executed repair to the central crosslet piercing nearest the stem and micro fracture to the opposite crosslet |