Antique Pair c1840 Scotland Sterling Silver long Stufffing Spoons (4509)

Antique, early Victorian sterling silver stuffing spoons in the Kings Pattern.
Made Glasgow, Scotland 1840.

Measurements:

Weigh 286. 
4grams.
Length 12 inches.

Description:   

Pair of identical, long handled spoons - originally used to pull the stuffing out of the cooked food.
Big, generous bowls; strong, sturdy long handles with beautiful repousse work towards the terminal.
Backs with the same decoration.
Solid, classy and very rich in an understated way.

Marks and Metal:   

Hallmarked on the back of each spoon.
Tree for Glasgow, Scotland; lion rampant for sterling silver; date letter V for 1840; queen's head facing left.
Maker's mark is JM JR with the R over a dot, - possibly John Muir or John Murray.

Condition:   

Very good condition.