Silver tea and coffee service 950‰ – Émile Puiforcat – 4 pieces

Superb antique tea and coffee service in solid silver 950‰, made by the prestigious French silversmith Émile Puiforcat. This elegant set of four matching pieces includes a coffee pot, a teapot, a sugar bowl, and a milk jug. Of great elegance, this service is distinguished by its classic lines with baluster shapes, moulded circular feet, and wooden handles. The lid knobs are also made of wood, providing a lovely contrast to the shine of the silver. The coffee pot features a particularly original spout, slightly flattened, resembling a duck's beak. Hallmarks: * Head of Minerva first standard, solid silver 950‰. * Master’s mark EP with a penknife between the two letters, corresponding to Émile Puiforcat. Estimated period: late 19th – early 20th century. Dimensions: * Coffee pot: H 20 × W 18 cm, including spout and handle. * Teapot: H 16 × W 25 cm, including spout and handle. * Sugar bowl: H 13 × Ø 10 cm. * Milk jug: H 9.5 × W 14 cm, including spout and handle. Total gross weight: 2, 621 g, including wooden parts. Beautiful set of antique French silverware, showing a natural patina and some signs of use related to its age. A refined service, a testament to the craftsmanship of great French silversmiths, offered in its complete composition of four pieces. Sold only as a set.