Rare set of Portuguese silver spoons “Porto Coroa”, 19th century Set of 12 teaspoons and sugar ladle from the 19th century 833/1000 silver Porto Coroa punch. Assayer's mark by goldsmith Guilherme Faria Vilaça (1870 to 1886) Referenced in the Casa da Moeda inventory with number P-287. Very visible marks. Chiselled handles, finished with a notable stylized plant decoration (acanthus leaves). All spoons have the “burilada” test mark (usually called “bicha”, in Portuguese), which corresponds to the famous zigzag mark produced in the 19th century, by the burin which confirms that the silver content complies with the Law. Sugar shell with the brand 833. Dim. - (shell) 13.5 cm Dim. - (spoons) 12.2 cm Weight – 250 g. Reference vd. ALMEIDA, Fernando Moitinho de; CARLOS, Rita - "Inventory of Portuguese and Brazilian Silver Marks - 15th Century to 1887". Lisbon: IN-CM, 2018. FREE SHIPPING!