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Antique Silver Mary Tudor Apostle Spoon made in 1555

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A very rare Mary Tudor silver apostle spoon with gilt finial of The Master, maker’s mark and London hallmark, 1555. Whilst Elizabethan silver is rare, silver from before her reign - fully hallmarked - is exceedingly scarce.  

Date 1555
Made By John Frende III
Location London
Stock Number FA247x25

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FA247x25
Date:
1555
Maker: John Frende III
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Description

A very rare Mary Tudor silver apostle spoon with gilt finial of The Master, maker’s mark and London hallmark, 1555.

The spoon has a sacred dove nimbus and the rear of the bowl is prick-engraved “A.P”.

A rare Master apostle spoon of good condition and gauge.

Whilst Elizabethan silver is rare, silver from before her reign – fully hallmarked – is exceedingly scarce.

Dimensions: length 17.1 cm; weight 58 gr, 1 oz 18 dwt.

 

 

 

Maker
John Frende III

A specialist spoon maker working from 1551 – 1583. He took over from his father who worked from 1535 – 1553.

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For Europe £30.00
For the rest of World £50.00
The charges are subject to change

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