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Eight teaspoons and a sugar spoon, ‘17th Century’ Topázio, in Portuguese silver - Set of eight “17th Century” Topázio tea spoons and sugar scoop in Portuguese silver Hallmark for 833‰ silver used at the Porto Assay Office from 1938 to 1984. Goldsmith’s mark of Ferreira Marques & Irmão Ld.ª (registered 1934) and manufacturer’s mark TOPÁZIO (no. 1835). Notes: see VIDAL, Manuel Gonçalves; ALMEIDA, Fernando Moitinho de - ‘Portuguese Hallmarks and Goldsmith Marks (1887 to 1993)’, vol. II. Lisbon: IN-CM, 1997.