1890 Set of 3 Victorian English Sterling Silver Apostle Spoons — Wakely & Wheeler, London, (34 g)

$80.00
An attractive set of three Victorian sterling silver apostle spoons by the respected London silversmiths Wakely & Wheeler, comprising James Wakely and Frank Clarke Wheeler. Hallmarked London, 1890, these late nineteenth-century spoons feature traditional figural apostle finials and an elegant, collectible form associated with Victorian silver tableware. Apostle spoons take their name from the religious figures traditionally represented at the terminals, reflecting a longstanding European tradition of silverware decorated with biblical figures. These examples make a pleasing group for collectors of Victorian silver, figural spoons, and antique English flatware. Wakely & Wheeler registered their joint maker's mark in 1884 and were known for producing a range of silver tableware and flatware. The 1890 date places this set firmly in the late Victorian period. The three spoons weigh approximately 34 grams in total. Their traditional design and identifiable maker make them appealing both as a small collection of antique silver and as an addition to a larger apostle spoon display. Details Maker: Wakely & Wheeler (James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler) Origin: London, England Date: 1890 Material: Sterling silver Quantity: 3 spoons Pattern: Apostle, with figural finials Combined weight: 34 grams Period: Victorian, late 19th century Check out some of my other sterling silver flatware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=7399760 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
An attractive set of three Victorian sterling silver apostle spoons by the respected London silversmiths Wakely & Wheeler, comprising James Wakely and Frank Clarke Wheeler. Hallmarked London, 1890, these late nineteenth-century spoons feature traditional figural apostle finials and an elegant, collectible form associated with Victorian silver tableware. Apostle spoons take their name from the religious figures traditionally represented at the terminals, reflecting a longstanding European tradition of silverware decorated with biblical figures. These examples make a pleasing group for collectors of Victorian silver, figural spoons, and antique English flatware. Wakely & Wheeler registered their joint maker's mark in 1884 and were known for producing a range of silver tableware and flatware. The 1890 date places this set firmly in the late Victorian period. The three spoons weigh approximately 34 grams in total. Their traditional design and identifiable maker make them appealing both as a small collection of antique silver and as an addition to a larger apostle spoon display. Details Maker: Wakely & Wheeler (James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler) Origin: London, England Date: 1890 Material: Sterling silver Quantity: 3 spoons Pattern: Apostle, with figural finials Combined weight: 34 grams Period: Victorian, late 19th century Check out some of my other sterling silver flatware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=7399760 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP