Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2566BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 14, 2011 4:00PM
Description:
Four-piece Set of Emile Puiforcat .950 Silver Flatware Servers, late 19th/early 20th century, with cast and acid-etched Art Nouveau iris pattern, comprising reticulated flat server, three-tined fork, spoon, and pair of sugar tongs, bowls/blades with light gold wash, in fitted case for retailer Martin & Michelon, Montpellier, lg. 5 3/4 to 6 3/4 in., approx. 5 troy oz.
Estimate $700-900
minor usage/age wear, with wear and mellowing to the goldwash at bowls/blades. case with some age wear, and some minor fraying to fabric interior at hinge.