apostle spoon

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apostle spoon

a silver spoon with a figure of one of the Apostles on the handle

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I'd rather he HAD been a thief and taken all the apostle spoons than that I--Well, I must shut the front-door, I suppose.

"Yes, I think the apostle spoons could have gone as rent," said Margaret.

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A set of 12 Elizabeth I Lion Sejants spoons sold for pounds 115,000, whilst a single silver Apostle spoon from 1507 made pounds 29,000.

Money: FOCUS ON... Silver Spoons

The historical aspect makes them hugely collectible.' In July last year, Bonhams, London, sold a superb Henry VIII apostle spoon dated 1515 for 33,600 [pounds sterling] against a top estimate of 25,000 [pounds sterling] (Fig.

Collectors' focus: English silver: the recession is fuelling interest in silver but dealers and auction houses are having to adjust to changing interests

Old Johnny's only got 12,000 acres and two mistresses and could only afford to join me in Eton when his family pawned some Apostle spoons. He's practically a commoner.

Parliament to be prorogued: Never let it be said that the landed gentry stick together; The Flying Pigs

Porringers, small flat bowls for serving porridge; apostle spoons; sauceboats; spice boxes; candlesticks; salt and pepper pots; inkstands and many more domestic objects are all fascinating items.

Don't be a mug when it comes to pewter; There is an array of drinking vessels and plates out there... but not all of them are what they might seem

Porringers - small flat bowls for serving pottage or porridge - apostle spoons; sauceboats; spice boxes; candlesticks; salt and pepper pots; inkstands and many more domestic objects are all fascinating additions to any collection.

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There is also an opportunity to buy six Edward IV parcel-gilt apostle spoons as a set (150,000 [pounds sterling]-250,000 [pounds sterling]) or individually, if no buyer is forthcoming.

The art market

The most famous spoons from late 15th century to mid 17th century England are so-called apostle spoons. They were made in sets comprising the 12 apostles together with the Master (Jesus), but were sold individually.

Antiques: Celebrating centuries of silver service to the nation; Rummaging through the kitchen cutlery drawer Harry Hawkes takes a look at the stirring history of the humble spoon

Apostle spoons, caddy spoons, love spoons, berry spoons, sugar sifter spoons, spoons for fruit, ice cream, mustard, even scooping marrow from bones, to say nothing of tourist souvenir spoons, tacky or otherwise.

NAME THAT SPOON; Can you tell your Cuzner from your Knox? We delve into the complex world of antique cutlery with Arts and Crafts flatware expert Simon Moore

Her family paintings join other fine works of art when the Whittakers have their sale on July 12 at their home, Cubberley, near Ross-on-Wye, when Sotheby's will be selling all kinds of things from silver plated brandy glass warmers to early silver apostle spoons. The brandy glass warmer is estimated to fetch a price below pounds 30, while the spoons, sold individually, should reach a top estimate of pounds 12,000.

Roger says last farewell to his works of art; ANTIQUES Roger Whittaker, famous for his folk ballads, was also an avid collector. Many treasures are now being auctioned. Richard Edmonds previews the sale

The earliest, and my favourites, are apostle spoons dating back to the reign of Elizabeth I (1533-1603).