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What are Apostle spoons used for?

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What are Apostle spoons used for?
Apostle spoons, popular in England and Germany, feature an apostle or a saint at the end of the handle. The spoons symbolize the Last Supper of Christ, and are mainly used for personal use. You’ll find a variety of apostle spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Dutch silver Apostle spoons C.1900
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A pair of Dutch silver Apostle spoons, the cast handles having mask footers C.1900. Gilded round
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Pair of George III Silver Apostle Hallmarked Spoons 18th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
This stunning pair of 18th-century George III silver apostle spoons is a true treasure for
Category

Antique 18th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Apostle Fruit Serving Spoons & Sugar Sifting Spoon - London 1884
By Aldwinckle & Slater
Located in London, London
Silver Dessert Set, comprises 2 fruit serving spoons, and a sugar sifting spoon, all with Apostle
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gilt Antique Sterling Silver 'Apostle' Tea Spoons & Tongs, Sheffield, 1911
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, London
silver tea spoons & matching sugar tongs, feature apostle terminals and are gold plated. Each
Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cruet Sets (1883)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
apostle style spoons, crafted in the same year and matching the service in a figural decorative manner
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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