5/2007

Collection

Metalwork

Brief description

Latten spoon with a knop in the shape of an apostle, made in England c.1590-1610.

Object name

spoon

Object number

5/2007

Location

On Display

Production date

1590-1610 (manufactured)

Production place

England (manufactured)

Period

Tudor (1485-1603)
Stuart (1603-1714)

Material

latten

Technique

cast

Physical description

The spoon has an apostle knop which shows considerable wear making the saint unidentifiable. The figure appears to hold something in each hand, suggesting a possible identification of either Christ, who holds the Orb and Cross or St. John who holds a cup.The figure has no nimbus. The stem has a hexagonal cross-section which is narrow at the distal end and flattens and widens towards the junction with the bowl. The bowl is almost round. The bowl is struck with a mark on the inside, near the junction with the stem. There are scratches all over the surface and the patina is more lustrous on the face than on the back of the spoon.

Dimensions

Length: 17.8cm
Width: 5.2cm
Depth: 2cm

Website keywords

serving food