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James I Antique Silver Apostle Spoon, London 1616
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James I Antique Silver Apostle Spoon, London 1616

17th century
Sold 30 December 2025 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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An exceptionally rare early English antique silver apostle spoon. Made in London in 1616 by an unknown maker. It was made during the reign of James the 1st of England who was also James the VI of Scotland. It has a good set of hallmarks on the back of the shank (date letter "T', lion passant purity mark and unknown makers mark). On the top of the fig shaped bowl there is a partly worn Leopard's Head London town mark. Spoons this early are very hard to find in such good condition. A real collectors item.

WEIGHT; 57 grams or 1.9 ozst.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Apostle Spoon to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1126132
Dealers Internal Reference
DPMW-006
Description
An exceptionally rare early English antique silver apostle spoon. Made in London in 1616 by an unknown maker. It was made during the reign of James the 1st of England who was also James the VI of Scotland.
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It has a good set of hallmarks on the back of the shank (date letter "T', lion passant purity mark and unknown makers mark).
Highland Antiques Ltd

On the top of the fig shaped bowl there is a partly worn Leopard's Head London town mark. Spoons this early are very hard to find in such good condition. A real collectors item.

WEIGHT; 57 grams or 1.9 ozst.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Apostle Spoon to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1126132
Dealers Internal Ref
DPMW-006
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An antique silver apostle spoon featuring a figural terminal on a slender stem and a wide, shallow bowl. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

James I Antique Silver Apostle Spoon, London 1616

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Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Verified Since Feb 2023
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An antique silver apostle spoon featuring a figural terminal on a slender stem and a wide, shallow bowl.
James I antique silver apostle spoon, London 1616
Ref: SA1126132
An antique silver apostle spoon featuring a figural terminal on a slender stem and a wide, shallow bowl.
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  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period17th century
  • StyleStuart
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFigural finial, Hexagonal stem, Hand-hammered bowl
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

An apostle spoon is a type of ceremonial or commemorative spoon featuring a finial shaped like one of Jesuss apostles, popular in England during the 16th and 17th centuries.

These pieces were typically crafted from hammered sterling or Britannia silver, often cast in sections with the figure soldered to the hexagonal stem, and hand-engraved with maker marks.

Authenticity is determined by examining contemporary hallmarks, makers marks, handle cast construction, wear patterns, and the metallurgical composition characteristic of the period.

Displaying the item involves mounting it within a shadow box frame or placing it flat within a specialized museum-grade display case to highlight its historical craftsmanship.

Preservation requires avoiding aggressive chemical polishes and abrasive cloths, instead using professional silver conservation products only when strictly necessary to maintain the natural patina.
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