Antiques M.S. Rau | Apostle Spoon Set With Nutcracker By Brook & Son

This Exquisite Set Comprises Two Apostle Spoons, A Pair Of Shears And Nutcracking Implements, All Presented In An Original Case Lined With Luxurious Red Velvet. Apostle Spoons Have A Storied History, Originating In The 16Th Century As Treasured Objects Within Families Of Means. They Were Traditionally Given As Baptismal Gifts By Godparents And Feature Meticulously Rendered Likenesses Of Patron Saints, Imbuing Each Piece With Spiritual Significance.

Brook &Amp; Son Of Edinburgh, The Makers Of This Set, Were Distinguished By Royal Appointment As Goldsmiths To Queen Victoria And King George V. Further Enhancing Their Esteemed Reputation, They Were Also Honored As Goldsmiths To The King’S Bodyguard For Scotland, A Highly Respected Role Within The Royal Company Of Archers.

Hallmarked Edinburgh, 1902

Case: 1 3/4“ High X 9 7/8” Wide X 9 3/8“ Deep