Puiforcat - Sugar sifter - Silver - Puiforcat Silver

This exceptional silver tea strainer is a masterpiece crafted by the legendary 19th-century French silversmith Emile Puiforcat, commissioned exclusively for a French royal count’s family. Meticulously fashioned from EP silver, it features an ornate, hand-engraved sunburst pattern on the strainer bowl, framed by a delicate, scalloped border adorned with intricate dot and scroll detailing. The handle showcases elaborate Rococo Revival styling with floral and foliate motifs, a hallmark of Puiforcat’s unparalleled craftsmanship.
Measuring 12.6 cm in total length (handle included), the strainer bowl has a diameter of 5.9 cm, with a 4.5 cm perforated filtering surface. It weighs 22.8 grams, reflecting the substantial quality of its silver construction. Presented in good antique condition, it bears subtle age-related patina that enhances its historical charm, with no significant damage to its intricate engraving or structure.
As a rare example of Puiforcat’s royal-commissioned work, this piece represents the pinnacle of 19th-century European silverware, blending artistic excellence with functional elegance. It is a highly sought-after collectible for connoisseurs of French heritage and master silversmithing.