Silver - 31st January 2007

Lot 269

An Elizabeth I apostle spoon

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £5400

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Description

An Elizabeth I apostle spoon, probably St Bartholomew; the gilt figure of the saint with a flaying knife and sacred dove nimbus, the back of the bowl pricked "RC" with scrolls, maker's mark, London 1575, 6.95in (17.6cm) long, 1.75oz.