Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to recover sterling silver is a minimum of 750 mils (18-karat).

Extremely rare French sterling silver 18-karat gold salt cellars two-pieces. Model, appearing in the Puiforcat catalog of 1900, under the name "Wheat". Each ornately decorated with a fantastic decoration of wheat and crossed ribbons, from the Art Nouveau period. Finished with 18-karat gold interiors and original liners. This set is presented with its two spoons and its original box. No monograms.

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:
2.44 x 1.77 (6.2 cm x 4.5 cm) Salt cellars.
2.83 (7.2 cm) Spoons.

Weight: 118 grams.
Total weight with original box : 440 grams

The condition is very good for this set. 18-karat gold finishing is very well preserved. A master silversmith made a complete cleaning and polishing. Exceptional in both design and execution, this rare model by Emile Puiforcat will grace your table and will delight your guests.

Sales only by shipment. Shipping worldwide with priority package express international.

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

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

We ship purchase Mondays through Friday (outside french holidays) paid items will be shipped on the first shipping day after payment is received.

After registration of your order and confirmation of your payment, your order is prepared and packaged with the utmost care to ensure you receive the items in perfect condition.

Your package will be insured for the total value of your purchase (s).

Tracking numbers (French and international) of your package will be sent by e mail to track your package online on the french website then on the website of postal service in your country.