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Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Cut Crystal Claret Jug, Decanter Renaissance   




Head of Minerve 1 st titre for guarantee 950/1000 French sterling silver.


 This is a stunning and extremely rare French decanter in Sterling Silver and cut crystal engraved in Renaissance style. The crystal is ornately decorated, simply superb, probably by the Baccarat or Saint Louis crystal factory. Model appearing in the Puiforcat catalog of 1900, under the name "Louis XIV"

An exceptional decanter from the point of view of its design as well as the quality of the crystal. Its manufacture would have necessitated many more hours work than usual.



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 :
10.24 (26 cm) height.
3.15 (8 cm) base.


Weight: 696 grams.


The condition is very good for this piece. The crystal is intact, without chips or cracks. Micro-scratches from use. A master silversmith performed a thorough cleaning and polishing. There are some dents on the top of the base, just after the crystal part (Photo 5)


We deal with original genuine antiques over 100 years old. This set is not subject to import tax to the US.

We offer our customers a layaway plan for most items in store.



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