Circa 1885, exquisite set comprising two pairs of French solid silver and ivory salad servers in wonderful fitted case by the great French silversmith EMILE PUIFORCAT.
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Description
Superb and unusual circa 1885 set comprising two pairs of French solid silver and ivory salad servers by the renowned master French silversmith Emile Puiforcat of Paris. The hallmarks show it was made for export after 1878, in the highest standard of French silver, and with the Mercury head mark.The .950 fine (higher silver content than sterling silver) solid silver handles are beautifully engraved with a stylised leafy tree design. There is a lovely monogram EM to the reverse cartouche, with a blank cartouche to the front.
The ivory forming the spoon and fork sections is a pale cream colour, with a lovely grain and patina.
Size-each piece is 10 5/8 inches long by 1.75 inches wide at widest point. The case measures overall 12 3/8 inches long by 8 5/8 inches wide by 1.5 inches high.
Weight-cutlery only is 320 grams total, and with case 1.2 kilos.
These four lovely pieces are fitted into a magnificent later made dark green gilt edged case lined with dark green velvet and satin to the interior.
A most functional and extremely beautiful set of 2 pairs of salad servers, by a very gifted maker, and fitted into an exquisite case. I have never seen another set like this.
In very good condition and a rare thing. This would be a lovely set to own or to give as a gift for an important occasion, such as a wedding, anniversary, or a corporate presentation.
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