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Puiforcat Silver Elysee Pattern Cutlery / Flatware Service For 12
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Puiforcat Silver Elysee Pattern Cutlery / Flatware Service For 12.
| Date | 1947 |
| Made By | Emile Puiforcat |
| Location | Paris |
| Stock Number | FA262x6 |
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Puiforcat Silver Elysee Pattern Cutlery / Flatware Service For 12
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Puiforcat Silver Elysee Pattern Cutlery / Flatware Service For 12.
A very fine Elysee pattern silver cutlery / flatware pattern service for 12 made by Puiforcat of Paris. The pattern was made for the Elysee Palace in Paris in 1947.This early 18th century Bavarian-style service has graced the ceremonial tables of the Presidents of the French Republic at the Élysée Palace since the late 1940s. The delicate chasing on the sterling silver handles requires meticulous hand finishing.
The service comprises :
12 Soup spoons,
12 Table forks,
12 Dessert spoons,
12 Dessert forks /Salad forks-
12 Table knives,
12 Butter knives/Spreaders,
12 Teaspoons,
12 Coffee spoons,
1 Meat carver,
1 Meat fork,
1 Pate/Cheese knife,
Pair of Salad servers,
1 Large serving spoon,
1 Large serving fork
Total, 103 pieces .
The whole service is in very fine condition and would be a saving of over £35000 on the new price .
The Parisian silversmith is regarded as one of the legendary names in European silver craftsmanship.
Founded in 1820 by the two brothers, Emile and Joseph-Marie Puiforcat, the manufactory soon established itself as a purveyor of silver tableware to various royal households.
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