apostle spoon

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Object Type: apostle spoon
Museum number: 1981,0701.13
Description: Apostle spoon; silver; gilt terminal of St Paul, with sword in right hand; sacred monogram engraved in the bowl; London hallmarks and maker's mark.
Production date: 1536-1537
Production place: Made in: London (England)
Materials: silver; gold
Technique: gilded; engraved
Dimensions: Length: 19.50 centimetres (approx); Weight: 76.90 grains
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Curator's comments: In set with 1981,0701.1-12
Bibliographic references: Marks & Williamson 2003 / Gothic: Art for England 1400-1547 (no.195, pg.323)
Location: On display (G46/dc6/s1/sh1)
Exhibition history: Exhibited: 2003-2004 9 Oct-18 Jan, London, V&A, Gothic: Art for England 1400-1547
Subjects: new testament; saint/martyr
Associated names: Representation of: St Paul; Named in inscription: Jesus Christ
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Mrs G P E How
Funder name: With contribution from: National Heritage Memorial Fund
Acquisition date: 1981
Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number: 1981,0701.13
Conservation: Treatment: 25 May 1994

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