Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 26th October 2016

Lot 1200

An Elizabeth I silver Apostle spoon

Estimate £3,000 - £4,000 | Hammer £3000

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Description

An Elizabeth I silver Apostle spoon, St. James the Greater,

by William Cawdell, London 1591,

the reverse of the fig-shaped bowl scratch initialled 'S.W', the reverse of the slight tapering faceted stem incuse stamped 'IT', gilded Apostle finial, pierced nimbus, length 17.8cm, approx. weight 1.9oz.