Apostle spoon 1565 - 1566

This Apostle spoon, crafted by John Foxe between 1565 and 1566, is a beautiful example of English silversmithing during the Elizabethan era. It features a figure of an apostle, likely Saint Paul, holding a book and staff, atop a stem that leads to a classic oval bowl. Such spoons were often given as gifts or used for ceremonial purposes, reflecting the importance of religious figures in 16th-century English society. The spoon is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.