Emile Puiforcat, Empire Model, Entremet Cutlery, Sterling Silver For 12 People, 19th Century

Very rare set of Empire style dessert cutlery in solid silver by Emile Puiforcat. 12 forks and 12 spoons in solid silver very finely chiseled with Empire motifs with laurel leaves and wreaths, palmettes and swans. On the reverse, initials, 2 Cs intertwined in mirror. Minerva 1st title hallmarks and goldsmith's hallmark EP and penknife for Emile Puiforcat. Scratches from use and cleaning. Period late 19th century around 1880. Weight of forks 447 grams in total, spoons 492 grams in total, or a total of 939 grams of silver. There is no original box but we can find you one that will hold this set. Delivery 18 euros in France, 35 euros in the EU and 100 euros rest of the world. Maison Puiforcat Created in 1820 by Emile Puiforcat, Joseph Marie Puiforcat and Baptiste Fuchs. Emile stamped his maker's mark in 1857 and has remained unchanged over the years. It is located at 18 rue Chapon in Paris. The goldsmith died in 1883 but his hallmark was used until 1927.