A Commonwealth silver Apostle spoon

A Commonwealth silver Apostle spoon, St. Matthew,

by Jeremy Johnson, London 1656,

fig-shaped bowl, the reverse scratch initialled 'S' over 'RB', faceted stem, gilded finial, holy dove nimbus, length 18.5cm, approx. weight 1.9oz.

Provenance:

A Private Collection.

Woolley and Wallis, Salisbury, Early Spoons, Fine Jewellery and Silver, 29 April 2003, lot 88.