French Sterling Silver

An unusual oval sterling silver napkin ring with an applied Bumblebee, a symbol used by Napoleon of France, circa 1900-1920. The bumblebee is also thought to represent love and rom...

A fine Cartier compact case in the iconic Art Deco style, circa 1930s. Sterling silver with gold gilt interior that feature a mirror and a compartment for powder. The exterior featur...

This refined French Empire period coffee pot, or ewer, dates from the early years of the 19th-century and is crafted in solid silver. The elegant silhouette, balanced proportions and...

Flatware cutlery set "Talisman" made in plated silver metal and black Chinese lacquer by Christofle. Each piece is signed and stamped. New cutlery, still in its blister packagin...

Christofle silver plate Napoleonic bottle opener. Silver bottle opener of circular point form with raised bust of napoleon in profile (Napoleon...

A stylish duo of Christofle Art Deco style salt and pepper shakers, with fluted crystal barrels and silver sterling screw-on lids. Dating from around th...

This exquisite, beautiful and rare French silver vermeil coffee and tea service was crafted by one of the most celebrated goldsmiths in Paris. Fa...

Set of 12 Art Deco silver plated knife rests. Made by Christofle in France, ca 1990. A menagerie of strutting peacocks, flying geese, lounging cats, and running dogs in Noah’s Ark-pa...

Art Deco cutlery flatware set "Papyrus" - "Dinard" made in solid sterling silver Minerva 1st Titre 950/1000 by Jean E. Puiforcat. Set composed of 166 pieces: - 24 table forks - 24 t...

French Empire Revival Silver-Plated Jardinière / Centrepiece Bowl with Gilt Bronze Mounts, Early 20th Century An exceptionally elegant French Empire Revival silver-plated jardinière ...

Centerpiece - Art-Deco Modernist Center Piece - Tureen made in solid sterling silver and vermeil 950/1000th designed Jean E. Puiforcat created in 1937. All parts are stamped Minverve...

French "Francis 1st pattern" 1920s sterling silver flatware dinner service set for 18 with a rococo floral design in a mahogany case. 250 pieces. (REED & B...

Modernist Art Deco tea and coffee set in sterling silver and rosewood by Jean E. Puiforcat created in 1930s. Super Art Deco monogram. Service including: - a coffee pot - a milkpo...

Direct from France: Direct from a Private Villa in St. Tropez, A Magnificent 220pc. Louis XVI French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Henri Lapparra, "Silversmith to the French E...

Direct from Paris: A magnificent antique French 950 sterling silver flatware set by Frances Premier Silversmiths “Puiforcat”, currently owned by Hermes. A gorgeous service for 24 which includes additional Mother-of-Pearl handled dessert and cheese knives, 4 salt cellars with serving spoons and custom-made storage chest, 306 pieces in total – circa late 1800s. The annals of French decorative arts reserve a distinguished chapter for the House of Puiforcat, a name that has become synonymous with the pinnacle of silversmithing excellence since its establishment in 1820. This Parisian firm emerged during a golden age of French craftsmanship, when the demand for luxury tableware among aristocracy and haute bourgeoisie created fertile ground for artistic innovation. Puiforcat distinguished itself through an uncompromising commitment to quality, most notably through its pioneering use of 950 sterling silver, a purer alloy than the conventional 925 standard. The firm's flatware sets, particularly those featuring the elegant filet and laurel garlands motifs, like this stunning set, represent not merely functional tableware but veritable works of art that continue to command admiration and premium prices in the collector's market. The Early Years: The Puiforcat story begins with Jean-Baptiste Fuchs, who established his silversmith workshop in Paris in 1820 before adopting his mother's surname, Puiforcat. This nominal change marked the beginning of a family dynasty that would dominate French luxury silverware production for generations. The firm initially specialized in ecclesiastical silver and ceremonial objects, but under Jean Puiforcat's leadership during the mid-19th century, it transitioned decisively into the production of luxury flatware...

Outstanding monumental French 950 silver dinner size high quality Louis XV style Flatware set - 175 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, pointed, 9 7/8" 12 Large Dinner Size Forks, 8 1/4" 12 Luncheon Knives, pointed, 8 1/4" 12 Luncheon Forks, 7" 12 Teaspoons, 5" 11 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/8" 12 Demitasse Spoons, 4 3/8" 12 Fish Forks, 3-tine, 7 1/8" 11 Fish Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 8 1/4" 11 Dinner Spoons, 8 1/4" 11 Pastry Forks, 3-tine, 5 5/8" 11 Ice Cream Spoons, gold-washed, 5 1/4" 12 Oyster Forks, 5 1/8" 1 Large Vegetable Spoon, 10" 1 Berry Spoon, 8 1/4" 1 Fish Serving Fork, 3-tine, 9 1/2" 1 Fish Servers, flat handle all-sterling, 10 3/4" 1 Oyster Ladle, 9 1/2" 1 Gravy Ladle, 6 7/8" 1 Large Cold Meat Fork, 10" 1 Flat Handle Master Butter, 6 5/8" 1 Hollow Handle Master Butter, all-sterling, 8" 1 Salad Set, gold-washed, all-sterling, 9 1/2" 1 Pie Server, flat handle all-sterling, 10 1/2" 1 Soup Ladle, 12" 1 Roast Carving Set, 2-pc, 12 1/2" 1 Lamb Shank holder w/stainless implement, 8 1/2" 1 Sugar Tong, 5 1/4" 1 Cheese Knife w/stainless blade, 8" 1 Sugar Sifter Ladle, gold-washed, 6 1/2" 1 Tea Caddy Spoon, 5 5/8" 1 Sardine Fork, 5 3/4" 1 Petit Four Server...

Rare antique Cartier sterling silver .925 tea / coffee / chocolate pot / pitcher / Brandy warmer with lid and handle. Marked 301. Dimensions...

Set of Elegant French Art Deco silver tableware Quantities: Knives 12 (length: 10 in.) Knives (small) 12 Spoons 12 Spoons (small) 12 Forks 12 Serving spoon 1 (12.5 in.) (Brown) box ...

Direct from Paris: Direct from a private mansion in Paris, a magnificent 288 pc. (service for 24) antique French sterling silver flatwa...

French Louis XVI Style Crested Gilt-Silver Assembled Flat Table Service in a Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood Fitted Vitrine cabinet. Enjoy one the greatest combination of top ...

Dating to c.1950, this is an original vintage pair of solid sterling napkin rings sitting in their original presentation case (age related marks to the exterior), the box even contai...

19th Century - French Box with Silver Beauty Accessories. Travel box in wood with metal applications, late 19th-century work. Interior with several compartments and French silver and...

Art Deco Modernist tea and coffee set in sterling pure silver, vermeil and rosewood by Jean E. Puiforcat created in the 1930s. Service including: - a...

A 19th century set of twelve antique sterling silver 'Entremet' knives, the blades hallmarked with the 950/100 Minerva head stamp and offered in their original blue silk-lined presen...

This is a turn-of-the-19th-century sterling silver decorative bowl, designed and crafted by silversmith Odiot, Paris. The piece was crafted in France circa 1880. The rounded shape, r...

A vintage Ronson silver plated 'Queen Anne' table lighter, mid 20th century, the heavily weighted elongated oval lighter with bead and gadroon decoration upon a waisted base; mark of...

Modernist Art Deco Table Centerpiece made in hammered silver plated Jean Despres made in 1940s. Engraved signature.  Perfect condition. Ex...

Direct from Paris: A stunning 182-piece antique sterling silver flatware set by two of France’s premier silversmiths “Puiforcat”, currently owned b...

A very good quality French Empire Egyptian taste 950/°°° silver coffee pot, Paris 1819. Oviform body supported on three claw feet ornamented wit...

Art Deco Modernist tea and coffee set in sterling pure silver and rosewood by Jean E. Puiforcat in 1925. Service including: - a coffee pot  - a teapot - a milk jug - a sugar...

A fine antique French sterling silver pair of sugar tongs with lovely openwork decorations made by Antoine-Adrien Vautrin, Paris, circa 1824-1844. Maker's mark and hallmarks on side....

A wonderful solid silver 800 money clip, perfect for Money, desk-top papers or business cards; in the form of a belt and fully marked with silver hallmarks and signed on the undersid...

La Montgolfiere table centre - Caviar display Limited edition (50 copies), delivered with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist, number engraved between I and 50. Custom...

Christofle – silver-plated metal, “Mood” flatware set, 24 pieces in a case (for 6 people) Features: Set of 24 pieces for 6 people (6 dinner forks, 6 dinner knives, 6 tablespoons, 6 ...

19th Century French Silver Commemorative 3-Dimensional Napoleon Portrait Spoon  Unmarked, France, 19th Century  A remarkable 19th-century French si...

Amazing and rare Jean-Émile PUIFORCAT (1897-1945) Art Deco Entree dish in silver, hollow rectangular body decorated with geometric crosses in the corners - Signature of a stamp "Jean...

Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle. All 12 animals are different. Original case. Hallmark ” Ga...

Exceptional vermeil tureen with its lobed tray. The circular terrine is decorated with a border of chiselled foliage.The grip lid is decorated with foliage patterns. The soup tureen ...

An exquisite pair of Louis XVI-style cauldron-shaped, sterling silver salt cellars, finely decorated with swags and motifs of asparagus and laurel wreaths. Dating from around the t...

Bernard Buffet, 1928-1999. Three annual plates in sterling silver with engraved animal motifs. Dated 1975-77. In very good condition. Stamped. Measures: 20 cm.

Jean Elysée Puiforcat was a French silversmith, sculptor and designer. Puiforcat is is considered the "most important French Art Deco silversmith." These handcrafted utensils show...

A beautiful Victorian period sterling silver hand mirror and brush, French, circa 1890 with ornamental decoration.

A remarkable intricately designed, handcrafted silver box, circa 1880s. We were told that this box is sterling silver and that the makers mark "M" is that of "M. Mayer". Maurice MAYER was a very prestigious silversmith. Research shows that he was an "Orfèvre de l'Empereur", Napoleon Bonaparte, 1860-1870. The Minerva hallmarks are not visible, may have been rubbed off from use and cleaning. No documentation. This intricately carved box depicts the romantic poem of Le Roman de la Rose (The Romance of the Rose). Comes with the original lock and key. Le Roman de la Rose, begun by Guillaume de Lorris circa 1230 and completed, in a different style, circa 1270-1280, by Jean de Meun, builds on the concept of courtly love found in the poetry of the troubadours. The authors create a complex allegory of the romance between the Lover and the Rose. In the quest to pick the Rose (to achieve the conquest of love), the flower and its attendants represent the Lady and her sentiments while being wooed. In the first part of the poem, written by de Lorris, the Lover recounts his dream, ending with the winning of a kiss from the Lady. In the dream, the Lover discovers a walled garden and gains entrance thanks to a beautiful young woman. He meets Diversion and dancers who represent courtly values such as Beauty and Generosity. A tour of the garden brings him to a beautiful bed of roses by the Fountain of Love...

Art Deco Modernist tea and coffee set in sterling pure silver and rosewood by Jean E. Puiforcat in 1925. Service including: - a coffee pot  - a teapot - a milkpot - a sugar ...

Impressive Chateaudun by Souche Lapparra French sterling silver flatware service - 85 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 10" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 8 1/2" 12 Lunche...

Art Nouveau silver, crystal, and pate de verre table centrepiece by Falize, French, 1902 Measures: Height 35.5cm, width 150cm, depth 52cm This...

Art Deco Box By Jean Puiforcat Sterling Silver and Bakelite France, Circa 1940 5" D x 3 ¼"H

Lovely Baron Gerard by Souche-Lapparra French 925 sterling silver set with beautiful floral, leaf and wing design - 20 pieces. This set includes: 4 Din...

This is a charming antique French 800 silver miniature sedan chair, Circa 1870 in date. The sedan chair beautifully detailed, the door opens to ...

Early 20th century Art Nouveau French tetard sterling wash basin and jug . The silver pedestal jug is decorated with exterior foliate swags and scrolls design details with multi tiered ruffed edge decoration . The handle is also designed with foliate decoration including pussy willows and terminates in a forward facing dolphins head surrounded by leaves . The matching pedestal wash basin base...

This exceptional 19th century French Ewer or coffee pot is crafted in solid silver, bearing the prestigious Minerva hallmark, certifying a sil...

Mid-Century Modern Christofle Art Deco Champagne and Ice Bucket "Ondulations" by Luc Lanel, France, 1930s

The Parisian silversmith Puiforcat is regarded as one of the legendary names in European silver craftsmanship. Massive Dinner Size Louvois by Puiforcat sterling silver flatware set,...

Art Deco Modernist Fruit Dish Tray made in solid silver 950/1000th and vermeil designed by Jean E. Puiforcat in 1937. All parts are stamped Minverve 1st Title and Jean E. Puiforcat. ...

This antique tea strainer is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but originated from France and dates to approximately 1890 and done in a period Victo...

Cartier Vintage Sterling Silver Trinity-Style Pair of Champagne Flutes Fully hallmarked. This elegant pair of vintage champagne flutes by Cartier, crafted in sterling silver, featur...

Direct from Paris: A magnificent 140pc. sterling silver and vermeil flatware set by France’s premier silversmith “Puiforcat”, currently owned by Hermes, in their much sought after “M...

A beautiful, rare vintage Silver and Ceramic door bell push. This gorgeous piece is made from silver with a ceramic body, the push shaped like a flower bud, the ceramic body delic...

Period Louis XVI sterling table spoon, Paris, 1789 A tour de force of the Louis XVI style with applied medallion handle. The oval flat edge gold-...

19th-century French twisted and hand-engraved crystal ewer with sterling silver mount. The handle is beautifully adorned with stylized acanthus leaves, while the upper part of the mo...