A rare and fine George III lion mask strainer spoon, possibly Orlando Jackson & James Young, the finely modelled lion mask handle above acanthus and vine wrapped reeded stem terminating in pierced frilled bowl, marks obstructed by piercing, 280 grams, 31 cm long, Literature, London Goldsmiths 1697-1837 A. G. Grimwade pp 755, 559, the collectors Dictionary of the silver & gold of Great Britain & North America by Michael Clayton p283 Fig 561d (illustrated)