A cutlery set with case Portuguese silver, 18th century Frieze and leaf engraved handles with monogram MC 12 soup spoons, 12 forks and 12 meat knives, 12 tea spoons, 1 pierced spoon, 1 tongs, one sugar spoon and a meat carver (54 pieces) Guimarães assay mark (G-13.0) attributable to Manuel José de Sousa datable to the late 18th century and maker's mark (G-73.0) Manuel José de Sousa registered from 1792 Boar hallmark, 833/1000 (1887-1938) to tongs (signs of wear) Literature: F. Moitinho de Almeida/Rita Carlos "Inventário de Marcas de Pratas Portuguesas e Brasileiras" séc. XV a 1887 pp. 87, 93 3740 g A cutlery set with case Portuguese silver, 18th century Frieze and leaf engraved handles with monogram MC 12 soup spoons, 12 forks and 12 meat knives, 12 tea spoons, 1 pierced spoon, 1 tongs, one sugar spoon and a meat carver (54 pieces) Guimarães assay mark (G-13.0) attributable to Manuel José de Sousa datable to the late 18th century and maker's mark (G-73.0) Manuel José de Sousa registered from 1792 Boar hallmark, 833/1000 (1887-1938) to tongs (signs of wear) Literature: F. Moitinho de Almeida/Rita Carlos "Inventário de Marcas de Pratas Portuguesas e Brasileiras" séc. XV a 1887 pp. 87, 93 3740 g