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Set of 6 Antique Silver Apostle Spoons and Tongs
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Set of 6 Antique Silver Apostle Spoons and Tongs

1900 - 1920
Description

A lovely set of 6 sterling silver apostle teaspoons and matching sugar tongs. They are good quality with traditional apostle figures to the tips to the handles and the sides of the tongs. The total weight of silver is approximately 87g.

Each piece is fully hallmarked for Sheffield, 1905 and the makers Allen & Darwin.

They are in very good condition with clear hallmarks. There are some faint surface marks here and there but no major damages and they display beautifully. They have been lightly cleaned and polished and are ready for use.

The set comes in a silk and velvet lined box, with fitted sections to hold each spoon and tongs. The box is in good condition and the interior is generally clean and tidy. There are a few marks and scuffs around the outside edges but overall it displays well.

Approximate Measurements :

Length of Spoon : 4 1/2" / 11.5cm

Box : 8" / 20cm x 6 1/4" / 16cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated these Antique Silver Apostle Spoons to the 1900s.

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SA1232617
Description
A lovely set of 6 sterling silver apostle teaspoons and matching sugar tongs.
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They are good quality with traditional apostle figures to the tips to the handles and the sides of the tongs.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

The total weight of silver is approximately 87g.

fig 1. An open dark fitted presentation case lined with white satin and blue velvet containing six silver apostle teaspoons with twisted stems and matching silver sugar tongs.
fig 1. Set of 6 Antique Silver Apostle Spoons and Tongs

Each piece is fully hallmarked for Sheffield, 1905 and the makers Allen & Darwin.

They are in very good condition with clear hallmarks. There are some faint surface marks here and there but no major damages and they display beautifully. They have been lightly cleaned and polished and are ready for use.

fig 2. An open dark fitted presentation case lined with white satin and blue velvet containing six silver apostle teaspoons with twisted stems and matching silver sugar tongs.
fig 2. Set of 6 Antique Silver Apostle Spoons and Tongs

The set comes in a silk and velvet lined box, with fitted sections to hold each spoon and tongs. The box is in good condition and the interior is generally clean and tidy. There are a few marks and scuffs around the outside edges but overall it displays well.

fig 3. An open dark fitted presentation case lined with white satin and blue velvet containing six silver apostle teaspoons with twisted stems and matching silver sugar tongs.
fig 3. Set of 6 Antique Silver Apostle Spoons and Tongs

Approximate Measurements :

Length of Spoon : 4 1/2" / 11.5cm

Box : 8" / 20cm x 6 1/4" / 16cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated these Antique Silver Apostle Spoons to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232617
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive II An open dark fitted presentation case lined with white satin and blue velvet containing six silver apostle teaspoons with twisted stems and matching silver sugar tongs. View II
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An open dark fitted presentation case lined with white satin and blue velvet containing six silver apostle teaspoons with twisted stems and matching silver sugar tongs.
Set of 6 Antique Silver Apostle Spoons and Tongs
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FAQs

Apostle spoons are small spoons, traditionally produced in silver, featuring a finial shaped like an apostle or saint at the stem end. Popularised during the Renaissance and Victorian eras, they were traditionally given as christening gifts to symbolise spiritual protection.

These sets are typically crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, featuring cast finials and hand-formed or spiral-twisted stems. They are presented in custom fitted wooden or leatherette cases lined with silk, satin, and velvet to prevent scratching and tarnishing.

Authentic silver apostle spoons feature official hallmarks indicating purity, assay office, date letter, and maker mark. Inspect the finials for detailed casting rather than modern shallow moulding, and check for natural surface wear consistent with age.

A cased set can be displayed open on a sideboard, placed inside a glass display cabinet, or styled alongside traditional tea service items. The contrasting velvet case insert provides visual texture when set against contemporary shelving.

Clean the silver pieces gently with a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver polish to remove oxidisation. Store items inside their original fabric-lined case away from high humidity, direct sunlight, and extreme temperature shifts.
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