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Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Ebony Dinner Knife Set of 12 Pieces, Swans

Name: Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Ebony Dinner Knife Set of 12 Pieces, Swans
Brand: Jean Puiforcat
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)

$2,096.85List Price

About the Item

Puiforcat rare French sterling silver ebony dinner knife set of 12 pieces, box, Swans. Twelve dinner knife set with ebony handles, sterling silver ferrules and collars. Empire style with carved collars on both sides of swan with outspread wings. Beautiful palmette decoration and laurel wreaths on the ferrules. Once again, the Maison Puiforcat shows that it is one of the most prestigious silversmith of the world. Undoubtedly collectibles! Stainless steel blades engraved Puiforcat Paris. No monogrammed. The service is presented in a box. To complete this set, don't hesitate to contact us, other parts of the same model and the same Silversmith available. Prestigious silversmith: Emile Puiforcat, 16 rue Chapon, Paris. He was active from 1857. The haute couture of the silversmith. Since its inception Puiforcat has worked to produce only works exceptions, carefully shaped by craftsmen with the fingertips art to sublimate the material. With a glorious past, current choices demanding and daring and a desire to retain the silverware at the highest level of quality. Like Saint-Louis crystal company, Puiforcat belongs to the famous luxury Hermes Group. Measures: 9"6 (24.4 cm). Total weight with box : 779 grams. The condition is very good. No cracks on the ebony handles. Micro-scratches from normal use. One end of the sterling collar show some denting. A master cutler made a complete cleaning and polishing. The blades have been sharpened. Shipping and insurance information: Sales only by shipment. Shipping worldwide with priority package express International. We deal with original genuine antiques over 100 years old. This set is not subject to import tax to the US. We ship purchase Mondays through Friday (outside French holidays) paid items will be shipped on the first shipping day after payment is received. After registration of your order and confirmation of your payment, your order is prepared and packaged with the utmost care to ensure you receive the items in perfect condition. Your package will be insured for the total value of your purchase(s). Tracking numbers (French and international) of your package will be sent by e-mail to track your package online on the French website then on the website of postal service in your country.

Creator:
Jean Puiforcat (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 9.61 in (24.4 cm)Diameter: 0.01 in (0.1 mm)
Sold As:
Set of 12
Style:
Empire (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Ebony,Stainless Steel,Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1900
Condition:
The condition is very good. No cracks on the ebony handles. Micro-scratches from normal use. One end of the sterling collar show some denting. A master cutler made a complete cleaning and polishing. The blades have been sharpened.
Seller Location:
TRIAIZE, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: J6121stDibs: LU191936589543

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