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A Louis XVI style butter spreader


Estimate

120 - 160


Session 1

16 November 2021



Description

France, 19th century, by PUIFORCAT
French silver of neoclassical laurels, ribbons and acanthus decoration and silver gilt handle and metal blade




Category

Objects


Additional Information

Émile PUIFORCAT was the founder, in 1820, of the famous "Maison PUIFORCAT", one of the most prestigious and luxurious goldsmith's firms. Today it remains a legendary company at the forefront of modern goldsmithing
This pattern is published in David Allan's, "Le Couvert et la coutellerie de table Française au XIXe siècle", Paris, Faton, 2007, as one of the best gilt silver patterns produced by Puiforcat



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