Edward Hole London silver Apostle spoon
Record status
Individual type · partial
This silver Apostle spoon was crafted by the London silversmith Edward Hole. The piece features a traditional apostle finial, complete with a sacred dove nimbus, representing a significant example of English ecclesiastical-themed cutlery.
The spoon is constructed from silver and measures 17.8 centimeters (approximately 7 inches) in total length, with a total weight of 47.5 grams (1 ounce and 10 pennyweights). The design features a straight, hexagonal stem leading to a wide, rounded bowl. The finial is meticulously sculpted to depict an apostle figure. The spoon carries clear hallmarking, serving as a testament to its origin and craftsmanship. Such items were typically used as commemorative gifts or part of a set of twelve, symbolizing the apostles.
This specimen shows signs of historical use, including minor rubbing to the finial detail and a slight thinning of the bowl consistent with its age and utility over time. It represents a refined example of British silver smithing tradition.
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Physical characteristics
- Length
- 17.8 cm / 7 in
- Weight
- 47.5 g / 1 oz 10 dwt
- Material
- silver
Technical characteristics
- Marks
- clear marks
Design
- Bowl
- rounded
- Stem
- straight
- Finial
- apostle with sacred dove nimbus
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 Hole
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.