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Kings Lynn apostle spoon
Thomas Cooke, c. 1580
The apostle spoon has the figure of St. Matthew at the top with the emblem of St. Matthew's moneybag forming part of the casting of the figure rather than being soldered on. There are few surviving examples of secular silver from Kings Lynn and this spoon is the earliest known example with the Kings Lynn town mark.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Kings Lynn apostle spoon, c. 1580
Date supported
2005
Medium and material
Silver-gilt
Dimensions
Length: 18.2 cm
Grant
3500
Total cost
7500
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