Jean E. Puiforcat - Cuillères à glace - Spoon (12) - .950 silver - Solid silver Minerve
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Set of twelve solid silver ice spoons by Émile Puiforcat, with Minerve assay marks and maker's mark, about 14 cm long and a total weight of 311 g, dating to the late 19th/early 20th century, presented in its original box with red velvet and satin lining marked Perraquet, Arles.
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Superb set of twelve solid silver ice spoons, crafted by the prestigious house Émile Puiforcat, a premier French silversmith.
Each spoon features a very beautiful floral and foliate carved motif, with rich detailing on the bowl and the handle. The bowls are elegant in shape, typical of antique ice spoons, with cut borders and finely engraved decoration.
The pieces bear the Minerva hallmark as well as the Puiforcat maker's mark.
The set is presented in its original old case, red velvet and satin interior, marked Perraquet, jeweler in Arles.
A very fine table ensemble, elegant and refined, sought after for the quality of its silversmithing and for the Puiforcat name.
Details
Silversmith: Émile Puiforcat
Object: set of 12 ice spoons
Material: solid silver
Hallmark: Minerva
Maker's mark: present
Length: about 14 cm
Total weight: 311.25 g
Number of pieces: 12
Box: yes, original antique case
Era: second half of the 19th century / early 20th century
Country: France
Condition
Good overall condition for its age.
Presence of fine micro-scratches from use and normal signs of age.
The case shows marks, stains and wear but remains decorative and coherent with the set.
The spoons are well preserved, with a beautiful shine and a legible, still clear decoration.
Superb set of twelve solid silver ice spoons, crafted by the prestigious house Émile Puiforcat, a premier French silversmith.
Each spoon features a very beautiful floral and foliate carved motif, with rich detailing on the bowl and the handle. The bowls are elegant in shape, typical of antique ice spoons, with cut borders and finely engraved decoration.
The pieces bear the Minerva hallmark as well as the Puiforcat maker's mark.
The set is presented in its original old case, red velvet and satin interior, marked Perraquet, jeweler in Arles.
A very fine table ensemble, elegant and refined, sought after for the quality of its silversmithing and for the Puiforcat name.
Details
Silversmith: Émile Puiforcat
Object: set of 12 ice spoons
Material: solid silver
Hallmark: Minerva
Maker's mark: present
Length: about 14 cm
Total weight: 311.25 g
Number of pieces: 12
Box: yes, original antique case
Era: second half of the 19th century / early 20th century
Country: France
Condition
Good overall condition for its age.
Presence of fine micro-scratches from use and normal signs of age.
The case shows marks, stains and wear but remains decorative and coherent with the set.
The spoons are well preserved, with a beautiful shine and a legible, still clear decoration.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
311 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Title additional information
Solid silver Minerve
Number of objects
12
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Jean E. Puiforcat
Material
Silver
Designer/artist/maker
Cuillères à glace
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
15 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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