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Antique Early Metalware 17thc Latten St. John Apostle Single Spoon with Makers Mark. English C1640-45.
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Antique Early Metalware 17thc Latten St. John Apostle Single Spoon with Makers Mark. English C1640-45.

17th century
Sold 8 October 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
This “Antique Early Metalware 17thc Latten St. John Apostle Single Spoon with Makers Mark. English C1640-45” found a buyer.

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A fine example of a 17thc latten St. John Apostle spoon, it has a wide flattened stem which tapers as it nears the top and a typical period fig shaped bowl with a makers mark of three spoons stamped into the top of the bowl....the finial is of St. John, one of the youngest apostles and it is clearly cast, so you can see his long beard and the bible he is carrying...in very good condition with a natural colour.

English. C1640-45.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.8cm (7.01")
Width
5.1cm (2.01")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Latten Apostle Spoon to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1152599
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8388
Dealers Notes

Payment can be made by Bank Transfer , all you will need are my Bank Details, which I will send you or off line by Credit / Debit card ,..... e-mail or telephone your card details (long card number, expiry date and three security digits on the reverse of the card) through to me and I will do the rest .

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Description
A fine example of a 17thc latten St.
“
John Apostle spoon, it has a wide flattened stem which tapers as it nears the top and a typical period fig shaped bowl with a makers mark of three spoons stamped into the top of the bowl.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...the finial is of St. John, one of the youngest apostles and it is clearly cast, so you can see his long beard and the bible he is carrying...in very good condition with a natural colour.

English. C1640-45.

Height
17.8cm (7.01")
Width
5.1cm (2.01")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Latten Apostle Spoon to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1152599
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8388
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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An antique latten apostle spoon featuring a cast figure of St John on the terminal and a fig-shaped bowl. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique latten apostle spoon featuring a cast figure of St John on the terminal and a fig-shaped bowl. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Metalware 17thc Latten St. John Apostle Single Spoon with Makers Mark. English C1640-45.

Archive II An antique latten apostle spoon featuring a cast figure of St John on the terminal and a fig-shaped bowl. View II
Archive III An antique latten apostle spoon featuring a cast figure of St John on the terminal and a fig-shaped bowl. View III
Archive IV An antique latten apostle spoon featuring a cast figure of St John on the terminal and a fig-shaped bowl. View IV
Archive V An antique latten apostle spoon featuring a cast figure of St John on the terminal and a fig-shaped bowl. View V
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An antique latten apostle spoon featuring a cast figure of St John on the terminal and a fig-shaped bowl.
Antique Early Metalware 17thc Latten St. John Apostle Single Spoon With Makers Mark. English C1640-45.
Ref: SA1152599
An antique latten apostle spoon featuring a cast figure of St John on the terminal and a fig-shaped bowl.
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  • ObjectCollectibles
  • Period17th century
  • StyleSeventeenth Century
  • Material[Latten, Brass alloy]
  • ColourMuted Gold
  • MotifsFigural finial, Cast apostle figure, Fig-shaped bowl
  • SizeH 17.8 cm (7 in) x W 5.1 cm (2 in)

An apostle spoon is a spoon featuring a figure of an apostle or saint on the terminal of the handle. Historically, sets of these spoons, often depicting Christ and the twelve apostles, were traditionally given as christening gifts by wealthy sponsors during the Tudor and Stuart periods.

These pieces were typically crafted from silver, silver-gilt, or base metals such as latten, an alloy of copper and zinc resembling brass. Latten was commonly utilised for more utilitarian or less costly domestic items during the medieval and early modern eras.

Authenticity is evaluated through examining the manufacturing technique, such as cast figures joined to hexagonal or round stems, correct metallurgical composition, and appropriate surface wear including period patina and makers marks.

Such historic items are typically displayed within specialised collector cabinets, shadow boxes, or on dedicated display stands to highlight their sculptural form and antiquity without cluttering modern spaces.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels and avoiding abrasive cleaning agents, polishes, or harsh chemicals that can strip away the historic patination and damage the soft metal alloy.
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