English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Apostle Spoon St James Great 1884

Description: UK Silver Antiques Finest English Silver & Collectable Antiquities Circ. 1200s ? 18th 19th 20th Century Preserving the past for the future. Item: English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Apostle Spoon St James Great 1884. A very nice example of a Victorian Sterling Silver Apostle Spoon made by Richard Martin Hall and Ebenezer Hall, as you can see from the photo the spoon is of a fine finishing and has a pilgrim staff to his hand, to bottom of spoon second biblical figure. The spoon is made of a thick gauge of silver and has a highly polished silver finish to its entirety, the spoon is un-monogrammed and free from personalisation. For the most part, these items were made individually for wealthy grandparents of the time, who would buy one spoon representing a babies "apostle" and would be their Christening present. These items would be used only by that person and it would be kept for life. The phrase "to be born with a silver spoon" stems from this tradition, Would make a superb gift. For the collector or investor of fine English Silverware. Would make a superb gift. Ref P1 Period: Victorian Maker: Richard Martin Hall and Ebenezer Hall, as Hallmarks: Makers Mark RMEH Date Letter R1884. Lion .925 Sterling Silver Finest, crown Sheffield , Queen Victorian Side Cameo Size of each spoon: 112mm Weight: 14.2gms Condition: light surface marks consistent with age and genuine use, wonderful condition. Fine Quality Antiques Please take time to view our antiquities here on eBay, where you will find many silver items as well as, medals, coins and antiques with the options for bidding and buy now. Maybe a gift for someone special, birthdays , christenings , all occasions, for your own collection maybe or pieces of historic interest.

Price: 24.99 GBP

Location: london, London

End Time: 2024-12-22T21:26:14.000Z

Shipping Cost: 19.04 GBP