Western Europe, Spain / Latin America, ca. 19th century CE. An antique coco chocolatero, a coconut shell vessel hand carved and outfitted with a high quality silver (87.2% to 93.3%) base, handles, and rim. These were made in Latin America, largely during the period of the Kingdom of New Spain, and brought to Europe as curiosities - workshops in Europe also made similar vessels. These coconut cups popularized cacao bean beverages - the additions of sugar and dairy transformed the drink into the luxurious hot chocolate / cocoa that we are familiar with today! The underside of the foot has 3 stamped hallmarks which are faint and nearly indiscernible. Size: 4" Diameter (10.2 cm); 3" H (7.6 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection

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#177024

Coconut bowl has stable fissures radiating from rim to base, and adhesive residue on interior. Silver has dark patina and toning, but is in good condition. Stamps are rubbed and faint.