A Henry VIII silver Apostle spoon

A Henry VIII silver Apostle spoon, probably St. Paul,

by William Simpson, London 1534,

fig-shaped bowl, faceted stem, the finial with traces of gilding and with a pierced nimbus, length 18.6cm, approx. weight 1.6oz.

Provenance:

A Private Collection.

Woolley and Wallis, Salisbury, Early Spoons, Fine Jewellery and Silver, 29 April 2003, lot 375.