Cutlery set, Cutlery set 6 Suffren table cutlery - .950 silver - Puiforcat - France - Late 19th century
6 table utensils (6 table forks and 6 tablespoons) in sterling silver, beautiful product in the style of Louis XVI, decorated with laurel leaf borders, Puiforcat brand, Suffren model The handles are engraved with the monogram “LS” or “SL”. Each piece bears the Mercury 1st grade hallmark (export hallmark, equivalent to Minerva but indicating a lower tax for the manufacturer, for items intended for markets outside of France; but they are in all respects identical to cutlery of the same model hallmarked with the Minerva’s head) as well as the Puiforcat silversmith’s hallmark. The set is in excellent condition, no wear. Length: 21 cm Weight: 1012 g
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6 table utensils (6 table forks and 6 tablespoons) in sterling silver, beautiful product in the style of Louis XVI, decorated with laurel leaf borders, Puiforcat brand, Suffren model The handles are engraved with the monogram “LS” or “SL”. Each piece bears the Mercury 1st grade hallmark (export hallmark, equivalent to Minerva but indicating a lower tax for the manufacturer, for items intended for markets outside of France; but they are in all respects identical to cutlery of the same model hallmarked with the Minerva’s head) as well as the Puiforcat silversmith’s hallmark. The set is in excellent condition, no wear. Length: 21 cm Weight: 1012 g