Essex Jewelry and Antiques

Antique c1900 French 950 Sterling Silver Puiforcat Cake Casserole Server 9.5"

$864.00

Presented is a fantastic quality French silver serving piece. This piece was made by Emile Puiforcat, and dates to the late 1800s or early 1900s. The server is made from French first standard silver, which has a purity of 950. It is worth noting that this is a higher standard than sterling silver, which is 925 purity. The server is done in a pattern that emulates early 1600s pieces. The handle of the server is beautifully hand chased with floral designs and knotwork, against a textured background, on both the front and the back. The back of the blade of the server has a distinctive rat tail. This is a fabulous piece in an eye-catching and attractive pattern, and would make an excellent addition to any home's silver collection.

The server is hallmarked with the maker's mark for Emile Puiforcat as well as the French first standard Minerva hallmark for 950 purity silver.

This piece is in great overall condition. The details of the pattern are quite crisp. There are no splits, no dents, no monograms, no monogram removals and no repairs.

The server is about 9 1/2 inches long.

This piece weighs 130 grams or 4.6 regular ounces.