Apostle spoon. An unknown apostle-- possibly St. Matthew.Gilt. Flat hexagonal stem rayed nimbus. Appenticed to Samual Cawley (q.v.) Wood was a prominent retailer c1660-85. Engraved 'S' under ducal coronet for the Duke of Sussex, purchased by Holburne at the Christie's sale 23rd June 1843 of the Sussex Collection.
Inscription
Not clear, punched with a 'running dog' mark, probably for Thomas Wood (?) of Exeter c. 1666.
On display?
No
Simple name
Spoon
Dimensions
regular: 19.0cm (d)
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