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Apostle spoons are thought to have originated in late-fifteenth century England but also became popular in the Netherlands, where household goods were frequently embellished with biblical imagery reminding the owner of Christian virtues.
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Title: Apostle spoon
Date: probably 1632
Culture: Dutch, Hoorn
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 × 2 7/16 in. (20 × 6.2 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Samuel P. Avery, 1897
Object Number: 97.2.96
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