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Jean E. Puiforcat
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- An extensive French Silver 'Monaco' pattern flatware service
steel blades stamped 'JEAN E. PUIFORCAT', in a fitted, brass-mounted oak case, each drawer numbered and top drawer branded 'Puiforcat, Paris'
- 9027 gr, 290.2oz, case: 26.5cm. high by 53cm. wide by 35cm. deep;
- case: 10½in., 1ft 8¾in., 1ft 1¾in.
a French silver canteen, Emile Puiforcat, Paris
circa 1925
pierced or engraved initials 'PL', in original oak canteen, 161 pieces comprising :
24 table knives, 24 table forks, 12 table spoons, 12 fish knives, 12 fish forks, 12 dessert knives, 12 dessert forks, 12 dessert spoons, 12 coffee spoons, 12 tea spoons, 17 serving implements
steel blades stamped 'Jean E. Puiforcat', each drawer numbered, top drawer with branded stamp 'Puiforcat. Paris'
circa 1925
pierced or engraved initials 'PL', in original oak canteen, 161 pieces comprising :
24 table knives, 24 table forks, 12 table spoons, 12 fish knives, 12 fish forks, 12 dessert knives, 12 dessert forks, 12 dessert spoons, 12 coffee spoons, 12 tea spoons, 17 serving implements
steel blades stamped 'Jean E. Puiforcat', each drawer numbered, top drawer with branded stamp 'Puiforcat. Paris'
Literature
Françoise de Bonneville, Jean Puiforcat, Paris, 1986, p. 250
Condition
An extensive flatware service in very good overall condition. The clear hallmarks indicate that the flatware was produced between 1838-1973. Minor surface scratches consistent with age and use. The putty of the knives is prude and shows sign of age. In fitted canteen. Although the pierced initials are present on both sides, it rather appears as abstract ornament.
The serving implements include a pair of salad server, a serving spoon and fork, a pair of fish servers, a pair of sauce ladles, 2 pairs of hors d'oeuvres servers, cake server, Sardine server, Fruit serving spoon, Butter knife, Olive fork.
This rare and decorative service is ready for use.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The 'Monaco' pattern was designed in 1925 and is also known with two crenels.