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Description: | Cast copper alloy handle froma spoon or a cosmetic set. The spoon is in the form of a moulded figure or figures standing. The figure is very worn but there appears to be either two figures embracing, or just one figure standing holding a staff. The figure stands on a moulded circular platform, beneath which extends the circular-sectioned shank.The form is similar to the range of 'Apostle' spoon sets depicting the apostles and Christ. The earliest of such spoons date to 1493, though they were most popular from 1500 to the 1660's. They were often given as christening gifts. The wealthy might give a complete set, whereas the less affluent would give a single spoon, perhaps picking the Saint after which the child had been named. Silver spoons were generally much sought after as a sign of wealth, and whatever was popular in silver was soon copied in pewter, so that even the less well-to-do could enjoy some measure of style. Only four complete sets are known to exist.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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