12 APOSTLE SPOON 3 MINIATURES -24K Gold on Sterling Silver -April 15, 1979
24Karat Gold on sterling silver. Following Apostle Spoons from Left to Right. Number in parenthesis is apostle number corresponding with. Each apostle paperwork (see photos). Custom of centuries, the collection consists of 13 finely sculptured spoons.
One for each of the Apostles, and a Master Spoon bearing the figure of the Saviour. Master Spoon and display rack is missing from this collection.... Subscription closed April 15, 1979..... FYI: The Pride of the Silversmith. Apostle Spoons were the most popular and the most important of all spoons.
For they were adorned by sculptured figures of Christ and the twelve Apostles. And the very nature of the spoons demanded that the maker lavish upon them. Extraordinary care and devotion and his finest craftsmanship...
The Joy of the collector Apostle Spoons were regarded as conversation pieces even then. And they were so highly valued that the pride in owning them is referrrd to. In the plays of Shakespeare and Ben Jonson.
Apostle Spoons were prized family heirlooms. Handed down from generation to generation. The item "12 APOSTLE SPOON 3 MINIATURES -24K Gold on Sterling Silver -April 15, 1979" is in sale since Wednesday, August 19, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.The seller is "kentuckyart1973" and is located in Walton, Kentucky. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.
- Featured Refinements: Apostle Spoon
- Style: American Directoire
- Age: 1979
- Pattern: Apostle
- Type: Spoon
- Composition: Sterling Silver
- Brand: Franklin Mint