Spoon - Bronze - Apostle Peter's skin

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Bronze antique Apostellepel featuring Saint Peter with the key, dating to the 17th century (1650–1675), 17.3 cm long, 5 cm wide, 1.5 cm deep, 40 g, originated in England, in good used condition with small signs of aging and stains.

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Apostle spoon, oval handle crowned with the Apostle Peter, who holds the key in his right hand; originally tin-plated (traces still visible at the base of the handle). 17th century; 1650–1675. Marked in the molding: two spoons between I W. Bronze, length 17.3 cm, width 5 cm. A similar, still largely tin-plated specimen appears in: John Emery, European Spoons before 1700, Edinburgh 1976, p. 97 fig. 55 (the mark probably identical and read there incorrectly).

Apostle spoon, oval handle crowned with the Apostle Peter, who holds the key in his right hand; originally tin-plated (traces still visible at the base of the handle). 17th century; 1650–1675. Marked in the molding: two spoons between I W. Bronze, length 17.3 cm, width 5 cm. A similar, still largely tin-plated specimen appears in: John Emery, European Spoons before 1700, Edinburgh 1976, p. 97 fig. 55 (the mark probably identical and read there incorrectly).

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
40 g
Specific region of origin
Engeland
Over 200 years old
Yes
Title additional information
Apostle Peter's skin
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Bronze
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
17.3 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Estimated period
17th century
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Objects sold
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