American Sterling Silver Apostle Spoon Set, 20th Century
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
20th century
This collection consists of a set of twelve American sterling silver apostle spoons dating to the 20th century. Each individual spoon features a figural terminal depicting an apostle, a traditional design style for collectible silverware.
The set is presented in a lined display case for storage and protection. The spoons are manufactured from sterling silver, with a combined total weight of 10.083 troy ounces (approximately 31 grams). Each spoon measures 6 inches in length. The accompanying display case has dimensions of 1.75 inches in height, 15 inches in width, and 9.5 inches in depth. The pieces are hallmarked with the maker's mark 'JLC' and the purity mark 'STERLING'.
The uniformity of the set suggests a deliberate production intended for display or ceremonial use rather than everyday dining, reflecting the enduring popularity of the apostle pattern in decorative silver arts.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- sterling silver
- Spoon length
- 6 in
- Total weight
- 10.083 ozt (31g)
- Case dimensions
- 1.75 in x 15 in x 9.5 in
Technical characteristics
- Count
- 12 spoons
Design
- Marks
- JLC, STERLING
- Terminals
- figural apostles
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- JLC
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.