Set of fruit forks and knives for 12 people.
The decorative shafts received subtle bands, enriched with discreet ribbons. Their handles were separated by a small festoon, creating a place for the monogram of the new owner.
The knife handles are additionally decorated with a slender sprig of foliage.The whole is characterized by the delicacy of the ornamental setting.
FRUIT SET, silver, Emile Puiforcat, France, 19th/20th century
zł2,600.00
Set of fruit forks and knives for 12 people.
The decorative shafts received subtle bands, enriched with discreet ribbons. Their handles were separated by a small festoon, creating a place for the monogram of the new owner.
The knife handles are additionally decorated with a slender sprig of foliage.The whole is characterized by the delicacy of the ornamental setting.
Description
Punch: head of Minerva in octagon; head of Minerva in square; goldsmith's mark: "EP" with penknife in rhombus
Emile Puiforcat - French goldsmith operating in Paris from 1857, at 18 rue Chapon. In the years 1897-1945 this mark was also used by his grandson Jean Puiforcat.
France, 19th/20th century
Silver, 950. and 800.
Fork weight: 290g.
Knife weight: 400g.
Fork length: 14cm
Knife length: 18cman
Condition: very good; the whole placed in a case.