"Jean Puiforcat - Covered Vegetable Dish, Solid Silver, Art Deco Period"
JEAN E. PUIFORCAT - Covered vegetable dish, solid silver, Art Deco period. Circular model with a slightly domed body, rim decorated with scalloped gadroons, matching lid with a cylindrical wooden handle, ribbed wooden side handle secured by a silver ring. Maker's mark: Jean E. Puiforcat, Paris, stamped under the base. This piece perfectly illustrates a stylized ornamentation combining functionality, sculptural elegance, and quality of execution, characteristic of luxury goods intended for a refined clientele.
Dimensions: Length with handle: 32 cm - Diameter: 24 cm - Height: 14.5 cm.
Material: 950/1000 silver. Gross weight: 1554 g.
Hallmark: Minerva. Period: Art Deco, circa 1925–1935.
Silversmith: JEAN E. PUIFORCAT (1897–1945).
Condition: Good overall condition. Slight signs of wear and micro-scratches consistent with age. Wood in good condition.
Origin: France/Paris.
Our silverware is carefully selected for its quality and restored to perfect condition by our master silversmiths through dent removal and polishing. Minor wear (micro-scratches) is a testament to its authenticity. All our pieces are sold with a certificate of authenticity.
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