Antique Silver Single 17thc /18thc Apostle Spoon. Swiss - Zurich C1700
Code: MS 7889
Dimensions:
W: 1.8" (4.6 cm)D: 0.5" (1.3 cm)L: 6.3" (16 cm)
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A fine example of a late 17thc silver "apostle" spoon.....probably made in Zurich around C1680-C1700 with no makers marks or touchmarks....it has a very attractive "fig" shape bowl, similar to the English spoons of the time....and the finial is an apostle holding a sword standing upon a plinth,....it is usually St Paul who is depicted holding a sword as a way of reminding us of his martyrdom....this collectable spoon is in very good condition.
Swiss - Late 17thc.
