Puiforcat Masterpiece French All Sterling Silver 18k Gold Dessert Set, Mascaron

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Puiforcat Masterpiece French All Sterling Silver 18k Gold Dessert Set, Mascaron

About the Item

Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. The quality of the gold used to recover sterling silver is a minimum of 750 mils (18-karat). An exceptional set from the point of view of its design as well as the quality of the engraving. The sophistication of this design and the open work handles are of particularly fine quality. The set includes a sugar tongs, a server, a fork and a spoon. The stems and handles are heavily pierced and have masks on both sides with stylized foliate decoration in the manner of Louis XIV. Upper parts are covered with gold 18-karat. Called "Mascaron", this one of the "Fantaisie" patterns found in the catalog of the Maison Puiforcat. Its manufacture would have necessitated many more hours work than usual. To complete this set, check out our other items, you will find another pieces of the same model and same silversmith. Prestigious silversmith: Emile Puiforcat, 16 rue Chapon, Paris. He was active from 1857. The haute couture of the silversmith. Since its inception Puiforcat has worked to produce only works exceptions, carefully shaped by craftsmen with the fingertips art to sublimate the material. With a glorious past, current choices demanding and daring, and a desire to retain the silverware at the highest level of quality. Like Saint-Louis crystal company, Puiforcat belongs to the famous luxury Hermes Group Measures: 6.02 (15.3 cm) server. 5.63 (14.3 cm) spoon. 5.12 (13 cm) sugar tongs. 5.51 (14 cm) fork. Weight: 126 grams. An exceptional example of the very developed Louis XIV style in very good condition. Micro-scratches from normal use. A master silversmith made a complete cleaning and polishing. Rare "Mascaron" model by the prestigious silversmith Puiforcat, exceptional in both design and execution, this fabulous set will grace your table and will delight your guests. We deal with original genuine antiques over 100 years old. This set is not subject to import tax to the US.

Creator:
Emile Puiforcat (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 0.001 in (0.03 mm)Width: 0.001 in (0.03 mm)Depth: 0.001 in (0.03 mm)
Sold As:
Set of 4
Style:
Renaissance (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Gold,Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1880-1889
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880
Condition:
An exceptional example of the very developed Louis XIV style in very good condition. Micro-scratches from normal use. A master silversmith made a complete cleaning and polishing.
Seller Location:
TRIAIZE, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: 0815131stDibs: LU1919317793282