A set of twelve George II silver-gilt teaspoons

A set of twelve George II silver-gilt teaspoons, the reverse of the stem with a trace of a mark, circa 1730, the terminals with a shell and tear drop design, the reverse of the bowls with a shell heel, engraved with a crested, length 12.1cm, approx. weight 8oz. (12) ** Provenance: The Albert Collection, entry number 139. For an image of the spoons see, Butler, R, The Albert Collection, Broadway Publishing 2004, page 234.