Jeroen Zoetmulder

Silver Tableware Auction

Superb set of twelve coffee spoons in the famous Iris model by Puiforcat.

This Iris model is one of the most famous and sought-after from Puiforcat, as it is refined and representative of the purest Art Nouveau style.

The blades and stems are decorated with iris flowers and leaves forming ribbons that intertwine to animate the pierced handles. A iris flower adorns the back of the small spoons.

Each piece is stamped:
. EP with a knife emblem for Puiforcat
Hidden Minerve mark, first title, for silver 950/‰

Stunning coffee spoons, one of the most beautiful and sought-after Art Nouveau models, by one of the greatest goldsmiths of the era.

12 cm long

205.6 grams

Very good condition. Small signs of wear. Very light vermeil on the bowls.

Local pickup in Paris or insured Colissimo shipping.
France: 15€
Europe: 20€
World: 40€

Superbe suite de douze cuillères à café en du célèbre modèle aux Iris de Puiforcat. 

Ce modèle aux Iris est l’un des plus fameux et des plus recherché de la maison Puiforcat tant il est raffiné et représentatif du plus pur style Art nouveau. 

Les spatules et les tiges sont décorées de fleurs d’iris et de feuilles formant des rubans qui s’entrelacent pour animer les manches ajourés. Une fleur d’iris orne le dos des cuillerons.

Chaque pièce est poinçonnée : 
. EP avec un canif pour la maison Puiforcat
. Poinçon Minerve 1er titre d’avant 1973 pour l’argent 950/°°

Superbes cuillers à café, d’un des plus beau et recherché modèle Art Nouveau, par l’un des plus grand orfèvre de cette époque.

12 cm de long

205,6 grammes

Très bon état. Petites rayures d’usage. Très léger vermeil sur les cuillerons. 

Remise en main propre à Paris ou envoi en colissimo assuré. 
 France : 15€ 
Europe : 20€
Monde : 40€

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France - 1850-1900

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A superb set of twelve coffee spoons in Puiforcat’s Iris pattern, silver 950, marked EP and Minerve first title, dating to 1850–1900, about 12 cm long and a total weight of around 205 g, with minor wear from age.

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A superb set of twelve coffee spoons in Puiforcat’s Iris pattern, silver 950, marked EP and Minerve first title, dating to 1850–1900, about 12 cm long and a total weight of around 205 g, with minor wear from age.

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