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This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 521
Silver spoons with finials in the form of the Apostles of Christ-each with his identifying emblem-were commonly owned by the wealthy gentry or merchants. A full set would have included a "Master Spoon," representing the figure of Christ.
Inscription: F S (incised on under side of bowl near stem)Marking: [1] Leopard's head crowned; [2] Crescent enclosing W, laid on its side, the whole in a shaped shield (maker's mark); [3] Lion passant; [4] Capital Roman P, in shield (date letter of 1592-1593) Location of marks: [1] in bowl near stem; [2],[3],[4] on back of stem near bowl
Frith Family (in 1650) ; James B. Mabon Sr.