UNASCRIBED, LONDON | Apostle Spoon, The Master

sacred dove nimbus, rear of bowl prick-engraved A.P

London mark rubbed to bowl, partially legible, other marks clear to rear of stem. Terminal is worn with most gilding lost. nimbus is bruised and misshapen. Visible v-joint to front of stem below terminal. Bowl is worn, a bit thin and misshapen slightly.
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Although this maker's mark is presently unattributed there are several goldsmiths of the period who may have used this mark. These include, John Frende (active from 1535), John Freeman (active from 1540), and Jasper Fysher, who served as prime warden in 1565.