Apostle spoon: St. Matthias

1592/93
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 509
The set (67.166.1–.13) includes a master spoon with a figure of Christ and twelve apostle spoons. Martin Hewitt who made the Saint Andrew spoon had served his apprenticeship under William Cawdell. Both were specialist spoonmakers.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Apostle spoon: St. Matthias
  • Maker: William Cawdell (British, 1560–1625)
  • Date: 1592/93
  • Culture: British, London
  • Medium: Silver, partly gilded
  • Dimensions: Overall: 2 × 7 1/4 in. (5.1 × 18.4 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Mabon, 1967
  • Object Number: 67.166.11
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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