Antique silver and carved bone Apostle spoon
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
German 18th-19th Century
This antique Apostle spoon features a combination of silver and carved bone construction. The handle terminal is adorned with a carved bone figure representing an Apostle, standing on a short, molded cylindrical plinth.
The stem is relatively plain and transitions into a pear-shaped bowl. The bowl itself is notable for an intricate, etched scene depicting a narrative composition with multiple figures, likely of religious significance, suggesting a devotional or commemorative intent common to this class of cutlery. The overall length of the spoon is stated to be 6.25 inches, with the figure portion measuring approximately 2 inches in height.
While the piece is potentially of German origin from the 18th to 19th century, any identifying hallmarks have been worn away over time, leaving the maker and exact origin unconfirmed. The piece shows signs of age and wear consistent with an antique object.
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Physical characteristics
- Materials
- silver, bone
- Total length
- 6.25 inches
- Figure height
- 2 inches
Design
- Bowl
- etched scene with figures
- Handle
- carved bone apostle figure
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.
Catalogue references
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