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Lot 1319
A French 1st Standard Silver Lidded Entree Dish, Mark of Emile Puiforcat
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Paris, circa 1857 or after, engraved "Puiforcat Paris" to underside, featuring a reeded rim, scrolled double handles, and topped with a foliate finial, 950 Minerva and maker's mark to both pieces, without a monogram.

7 x 14 x 9 in.

62.15 troy oz.

Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

The mark of Emile Puiforcat was used by the grandson, Jean Puiforcat, until 1945.

Good estate condition, some deep scratches to underside, barely visible dent and small scratch to body.