Apostle spoon: St. John

William Cawdell

1592/93 · Silver, partly gilded · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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.

Artist

William Cawdell

Date

1592/93

Medium

Silver, partly gilded

Culture

British, London

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Mabon, 1967