Description
This is a 1930s-1940s vintage Art Deco spoon with a finial of St. Anthony of Padua on a pedestal holding Jesus in his right arm. He is easily identified by his classic iconography: wearing a Franciscan friar’s habit with a tonsure haircut, and tenderly carrying the infant Jesus in his arms. Since it is made of all silver metal with no brass or other metal coming through it is likely made of either a very, very heavy silver plate or continental 800 silver with a worn marking from Italy. There is no visible maker mark or silver purity mark. There is however a worn mark on the pedestal holding St. Anthony of Padua which is not legible. Likely the area of Italy where the spoon was made. These saint and apostle spoons were popular Italian souvenir spoons in Italy in the early century. This one measures 4 1/4″ tall north to south by 1/4″ across the top east to west by almost 3/4″ across the bowl of the spoon. Overall condition is excellent. No damage or repair. No deep scratches. Never inscribed. A lovely addition for your vintage and antique religious flatware collection.
