Silver serving spoon id Matrena Andreevna Andreeva?

[Hagamundo]

Large serving spoon. 12" long. Searched for marks but could not find it. Possible Matrena Andreevna Andreeva?
Thanks!

[Aguest]

::::::::: Belgium had a mark for 800 silver until 1868. :::::::::::::



:::::::::: From 1869 until 1942 Belgium did not have compulsory marks, however, some silver does bear the "A" marks, sometimes two A marks, but since it wasn't compulsory you still do see a lot of different marks on Belgian silver during that time. ::::::

:::::::: The diamond cartouche makes me think of a link to French silversmithing tradition, and the face of the old man is similar to the two-headed old man hallmark that lasted until 1868 in Belgium. So maybe this spoon is from Belgium? ::::::::::::

[Aguest]

:::::::: (I do always have Brazil in the back of my mind since you mentioned this collection being from Brazil) :::::::::::::::::::

[blakstone]

Yes, Brazil is correct: Manoel Antoni Azevedo, working ca. 1852-1860, Rio de Janeiro.

[Aguest]

::::::: Is the head Pedro II of Brazil? :::::::::::: Was this silversmith also a medallist? ::::::::::: Would be interested in any additional information as I lack the specialized book on this subject thank you for assistance. :::::::::::::::::::::

[Hagamundo]

Excellent! Thank you very much. Thoughts on silver content?