Set of spoons

I have this set of spoons I'd like to get more information about. They measure about 6" long. I can't find any markings. They don't test positive for silver, so not sure of type of metal. Any information is appreciated!

 

I believe they are called Apostle spoons, but that's all I know.

 

Yup, apostle spoons. Probably pot metal or chrome.

 

Hi,
I had six of them in sterling gave one to each of five nephews when born. Reminds me. I got to get two lucky six pense for a wedding next month.
greg

 

They might be pewter.

 

Not pooter

EPNS

 

This set of Apostle spoons is certainly different. A set usually consist of 12 spoons with 12 different figural finials. Each finial represents one of the 12 apostles that can be ID from what they are holding.

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  • St. Andrew, saltire or X shaped cross.
  • St. Bartholomew, butcher or flaying knife.
  • St. James the Greater, pilgrim's staff.
  • St. James the Lesser, fuller's bat or club.
  • St. John, chalice or cup.
  • St. Jude, carpenters square or cross.
  • St. Matthew, money bag or axe.
  • St. Peter, key or fish.
  • St. Philip, staff with a cross on the end.
  • St. Simon, saw.
  • St. Thomas, spear.
• Judas Iscariot is usually replaced by St. Paul (sword), St. Matthias (halberd) or St. Mark (lion). (submitted by - Patrick)

This figure is holding a book or a bag. These may be some other figural finial spoons like Moses holding the 10 commandments tablets??? Here is a page with early history on apostle spoons.
http://spoonplanet.com/apostle.html

--- Susan

 

Greg, I may have at least one. I will hunt and see.

 

Bother. I sold a bag of sixpences last night!

 

Hi Messi,
Thanks for looking.
greg

 

Greg, I have NO idea where I have stashed that freaking bag of British coins!
I have looked every where I can think of, but I will keep looking in places they should not be!