Silver, Gold & Objects of Vertu - Day One - 21st October 2025

Lot 359

A mid-17th century silver-gilt Apostle Spoon, unidentified Apostle,

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £889

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Description

A mid-17th century silver-gilt Apostle Spoon, unidentified Apostle,
marked once to bowl and twice to stem with a winged cherub, probably unascribed English provincial, but possibly Newport, circa 1650,
slightly oval bowl, the reverse prick-dot initialled 'R*N', faceted tapering stem, length 18.8cm, approx. weight 1.7oz.

Provenance: The Michael Baggott Collection.
The Ellis Collection, Sotheby's, 1935, lot 111.