Elizabeth I sterling silver apostle spoon with St Thomas finial, London 1562
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1562
The terminal is detailed with a holy dove nimbus, characteristic of its religious-themed design. The spoon is constructed with a faceted stem, which bears hallmarks near the throat, and carries an additional mark within the bowl.
The maker is identified as Francis Jackson, whose mark is represented by a bird claw. Measuring 17 cm in length and weighing approximately 60 grams, the piece exhibits a notable patina, with evidence of light surface scratching and sporadic faint pitting consistent with its age. The spoon is described as unaltered, with original joints. Such apostle spoons were significant items of domestic silver during the mid-16th century, serving both functional and decorative purposes as highly esteemed collectibles.
The well-struck hallmarks provide evidence of its London origin in the year 1562, highlighting the historical craftsmanship of the Elizabethan era.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Length
- 17 cm
- Weight
- 60 gms
- Material
- sterling silver
Technical characteristics
- Hallmarks
- faceted stem near throat, bowl
Design
- Finial
- St Thomas with holy dove nimbus
- Bowl shape
- fig-shaped
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
- Francis Jackson
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.