English Victorian Sterling Silver Apostle Spoon Jesus 1884 George Unite.

Description: churchill Antiques Finest English Silver & Collectable Antiquities Circ. 1200s ? 18th 19th 20th Century Preserving the past for the future. Item: English Victorian Sterling Silver Apostle Spoon Jesus 1884 George Unite. A very nice example of a Victorian Sterling Silver Apostle Spoon made by George Unite, as you can see from the photo the spoon is of a fine finishing and has Jesus with book to his hand, standing on a plinth. The spoon is made of a thick gauge of silver and has a highly polished silver finish to its entirety, the spoon is un-monogrammed and free from personalisation. For the most part, these items were made individually for wealthy grandparents of the time, who would buy one spoon representing a babies "apostle" and would be their Christening present. These items would be used only by that person and it would be kept for life. The phrase "to be born with a silver spoon" stems from this tradition, Would make a superb gift. For the collector or investor of fine English Silverware. Would make a superb gift. Highly sought after Silversmith vividly collected Ref SS2 Period: Victorian Maker: George Unite Hallmarks: Makers Mark GU Date Letter k 1884. Lion .925 Sterling Silver Finest, anchor Birmingham. Queen Victoria Side Cameo Portrait Size of each spoon: 110mm Weight: 9gms Condition: light surface marks consistent with age and genuine use, wonderful condition. Fine Quality Antiques Please take time to view our antiquities here on eBay, where you will find many silver items as well as, medals, coins and antiques with the options for bidding and buy now. Maybe a gift for someone special, birthdays , christenings , all occasions, for your own collection maybe or pieces of historic interest.

Price: 24.5 GBP

Location: london, London

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Shipping Cost: 19.62 GBP