Apostle Spoons The Perfect Christening Gift

Have you heard of an Apostle Spoon ? I had not until I read this article, A thing of beauty

Where Did The Inspiration Come From? 

It’s hard to think about where such inspiration for such delicate designs came from. However, it is known that Wells Cathedral was one of the inspirations for the collection of extraordinary Apostle Spoons. You can see on the Wells Cathedral, at the West Front, that a statue of Christ the Judge(late 20th century) stands above his twelve apostles and nine archangels statues. 

The Apostle Spoons are part of our Silver Christening Gifts Range 

So, it is apparent to see that these striking figure statues of Jesus Christ and his twelve apostles have been miniaturized onto the top of the Apostle Spoons. 

 It has now been long rooted in Scottish tradition that silver spoons are now given as Christening Gifts. Its probably from the phrase of born with a silver spoon in your mouth. No the people are not upper class and maybe just middle class and would not have the disposable income as the wealthy people of the Victorians did. Their belief in giving this single silver spoon and the start to a babies life would bring them good luck and future wealth. The theory being that the baby has one and more money will be drawn towards the child. Baby Silver Spoon 

 silver gifts for men 


You can view our full range of Antique Silver For Sale

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Criminal Solicitors Yorkshire

Image
If you have found us by searching online for criminal solicitors in Yorkshire, then we are pleased to say you have come to the right place and welcome to Ashmans Solicitors.  Who are we? Ashmans Solicitors are a leading criminal solicitors firm who are here to help you if you require criminal legal advice and representation. We have a team of highly qualified and experienced criminal solicitors within our firm who can help you with your case and we can also be contacted in an emergency.  Why us? Although we appreciate we aren’t the only criminal solicitors firm in Yorkshire, if you are looking for a firm who ensure that you are given the best representation and advice then we are the firm for you. We work hard for our clients to ensure that a positive result is achieved and we will always give you our honest view of your case from the outset. For more information about how we can help you or to arrange an initial consultation with us, please call 0333 009 6275. Dewsbury Soli
Read more

The Original Its Christmas Day By Dougie Campbell

Image
This is a guest post from Dougie who wrote the song, "It's Christmas Day". I've often heard it said that Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without Christmas songs. Well, that's certainly the case for me. I'm Dougie Campbell and when I was at school I wrote a Christmas song. There was a competition in a local newspaper so I thought I'd have a go. I'd never written a song before, let aIone a Christmas one but I posted my entry off and waited. Sadly I didn't hear anything more about it so I assumed it didn't win!  I was, however, pleased with the way the song sounded and asked my local primary school in Balfron, Scotland if they would be interested in singing it. They said 'yes' and they sounded great!  The next thing I knew a local record company got wind of it and decided to release it as a single. A trip to a recording studio was on the cards for all the pupils at Balfron Primary School. It was a very small release but
Read more

Are All Bike Boxes Equal ?

Image
If you are travelling with your bike, then you’re probably someone who considers your bike to be an important part of your life and indeed an extension of yourself. Whether you’re taking part in an overseas event or you plan to hit some mountain trails or iconic climbs. You need to ensure that your bike arrives safely, securely and in one piece. You need a bike box   One thing I know is that travelling with your bike unprotected is not a good option. I have come across many who claim that shrouding it in bubble wrap and a cardboard box is enough protection!   Whether you are travelling by train or airline, the risk of damage increases and the damage can cost a significant amount to put right once you’re there. Therefore, to avoid the risk, you need to make sure that you protect your bike in the best possible way. Look beyond the obvious The most common things people look for in a bike case are how heavy and how much?  A soft bag will generally weigh less than that of a hard case
Read more