Pair of Georgian sterling silver “Green Man” spoons, marks for Thomas Tookey, London, 1777

Beautiful pair of Georgian sterling silver “Green Man” spoons, marks for Thomas Tookey, London, 1777. Substantial and of thick gauge, engraved on both sides throughout the handle. Unmonogrammed; the cartouches are blank but there may have been a previous removal. 

Beautifully engraved with a very well depicted Green Man face to the bowl of the spoon; the Green Man is a prominent motif in English art and folklore, having existed since Roman times, with possible connexions to Celtic mythology. 

Thomas Tookey was born to a silversmithing family, with both his father James Tookey and his mother Elizabeth Tookey having been listed as silversmiths and spoon makers. 

Price marked at $1250 AUD for the pair. 

Measurements: Total weight of 144 grams. One at 76.5 grams, the other at 67.5 grams. 

Excellent antique condition overall; however marks are rubbed, with the lion passant and date marks on both being particularly rubbed.