Charles I West Country Sterling Silver Apostle Spoon by Edward Anthony, 1625
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1625
This Charles I era Apostle spoon, crafted in sterling silver, represents a distinct style of English West Country silverwork from the early 17th century. Hallmarked in Exeter and dated 1625, the spoon features a finial depicting St.
James the Lesser, showing characteristic lap construction. The handle reverse bears the conjoined 'EA' maker's mark associated with Edward Anthony. A notable feature is the pricked engraving on the reverse of the bowl, which includes the initials 'IB/HW' accompanied by the date '1625'. The bowl is stamped with the Exeter crowned 'X' mark with two pellets. Measuring 7-5/8 inches in length and 2-1/4 inches in width, the spoon has a recorded weight of 1.86 troy ounces.
While the figure of the apostle exhibits some wear consistent with its significant age, the piece maintains its original integrity, showcasing the craftsmanship typical of 17th-century West Country silversmiths.
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Physical characteristics
- Width
- 2-1/4 inches
- Length
- 7-5/8 inches
- Weight
- 1.86 t. oz.
- Material
- sterling silver
Technical characteristics
- Hallmark
- Exeter crowned X with two pellets
- Construction
- lap construction of finial
Design
- Finial
- St. James the Lesser
- Reverse inscription
- IB/HW/1625
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
- Edward Anthony
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.