734
An "Elysée" ice cream spoon
Estimate
280 - 300
Session 3
23 November 2022
Hammer Price
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French gilt silver
Maker PUIFORCAT of chiselled decoration inspired by the French Regency Period
(in good condition, some wear to gilding)
Length: 25 cm
140 g
Category
Silver
Additional Information
Chosen by the President of the French Republique, Vincent Auriol, as the dining set to be used in official banquets, the "Elysée" model, decorates since 1945, the most important tables at the Elysée Palace.
Always produced by special commission, this finely chased model of sophisticated forms, has since been produced according to the traditional techniques of French goldsmithing.
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