"Puiforcat : Vermeil Sterling Silver Ice Cream Service St. Louis XVI Style, Suffren Pattern"
A sumptuous Puiforcat ice cream service in the style of St. Louis XVI, crafted from solid silver and gilt-gilt in the Suffren pattern. The service comprises 12 spoon-shovels decorated with foliate lines and laurel-bordered spatulas. The bowls feature a matching chased decoration. Hallmarked with the French Minerva 1st Standard mark (.950) and the maker's mark of Emile Puiforcat (initials "EP" and a penknife), registered in 1857. This magnificent Puiforcat ice cream service is in very good condition, with minor scratches from use. Truly beautiful...
Spoon length : 14.1 cm
Total weight : 306.5 grams