23rd Jan, 2025 9:30
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
A pair of Elizabethan Apostle Spoons, depicting parcel gilt figures of St Andrew with a transverse saltire cross and St Paul with a cross. London 1580 by Richard Pinder. V joints to the reverse of the bowls and visible V joints at the top of the stems. 18.6 and 18.3 cm length, 133 grams
This collection of 19 early seal top and apostle spoons have been consigned from the estate of the late Geraldine Kennedy-Wallace Geraldine and her husband Stephen Wallace. Both highly respected and decorated Canadian chemists, they moved to the UK to pursue their academic careers. Stephen was a polymath, also having a degree in music and a diverse range of interests including being a member of the British Silver Society.
This collection has been carefully curated. The spoons are all in excellent condition and represent the work of some of the best known spoon makers of the time.
Sold for £4,000
Condition Report
Very good condition. Clear hallmarks and maker's marks. Superficial surface scratches consistent with age and use
A pair of Elizabethan Apostle Spoons, depicting parcel gilt figures of St Andrew with a transverse saltire cross and St Paul with a cross. London 1580 by Richard Pinder. V joints to the reverse of the bowls and visible V joints at the top of the stems. 18.6 and 18.3 cm length, 133 grams
ProvenanceThis collection of 19 early seal top and apostle spoons have been consigned from the estate of the late Geraldine Kennedy-Wallace Geraldine and her husband Stephen Wallace. Both highly respected and decorated Canadian chemists, they moved to the UK to pursue their academic careers. Stephen was a polymath, also having a degree in music and a diverse range of interests including being a member of the British Silver Society.
This collection has been carefully curated. The spoons are all in excellent condition and represent the work of some of the best known spoon makers of the time.
