Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 1 - 11th July 2023

Lot 229

A Commonwealth silver Apostle spoon, St. Matthew,

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £1500

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Description

A Commonwealth silver Apostle spoon, St. Matthew,
by Jeremy Johnson, London 1656,
fig-shaped bowl, the reverse scratch initialled 'S' over 'RB', faceted stem, gilded finial, holy dove nimbus, length 18.5cm, approx. weight 1.9oz.

Provenance:
A Private Collection.
Woolley and Wallis, Salisbury, Early Spoons, Fine Jewellery and Silver, 29 April 2003, lot 88.