Crazy Brazilian souvenir spoon made from 1811 coin.

I never ever know what is going to come across my desk. I have to assume that this is a souvenir made for the tourist trade... It's pretty cool. The spoon part is made from an 1811 960 Reis that was overstamped on a Pillar dollar. It's hard to see in the pictures but it's there.

The coin was then given a bowl shape and soldered to the bars that go to the other end when they split to hold a 33 Karat rough emerald... NEVER seen anything like this before. I wanted to share.

 

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Thats a cool spoon, I love the look of the rough emerald!

 

i always get annoyed when i see a beautiful coin destroyed just to make a souvenir..........

 

That's amazing Matt! Having unusual things like that cross your desk must make your day. Thanks for posting it.

Bruce

 

I just had some soup. Wish I could've eaten it with that spoon.

 

Very nice thanks for sharing, I too would like to eat with a spoon such as that.:smile