A rare and early English provincial Apostle spoon

Lot #588 - A rare and early English provincial Apostle spoon

Auction House:

Cordy's
Sale Name:

July Art & Antique Auction
Sale Date:

17 Jul 2012 ~ 9.30am (NZ time) (Lots 1 - 405)
17 Jul 2012 ~ 5pm (NZ time) (Lots 420 - 863)
Lot #:

588
Lot Description:

A rare and early English provincial Apostle spoon
made in Exeter, c.1685, the apostle finial with discoid nimbus, traditionally depicted with flowing robe and traces of original gilding. 17thC pricked initials ‘S.E.’ and date ‘1695’ to back of bowl and 18thC scroll engraved presentation initials to back of stem. The ovoid bowl with hallmark found on Exeter plate between 1575 and 1640. Length 182. Weight 43gms.
Estimate:

NZ$7,500 - 7,500
Realised Price:

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Category:

Silver

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.