PUIFORCAT Antique French Sterling Silver Asparagus Server Caryatid Figure Handle

Description

Description
Stunning antique French sterling silver asparagus server by Puiforcat. In an extremely rare Renaissance pattern and richly decorated with ornate engraving and finely modeled handle. Decorated with a meticulously detailed figure of a caryatid female, terminating to a mythological dolphin at the service end. The curved blade embellished with intricate engraved foliage and pierce-work. Measures 9 1/2" length x 3 5/8" width. Weighs 132.1 grams. Fully hallmarked with the French Minerve 1st standard mark, which depicts the goddess Minerva with a number 1 beside her indicating a silver content of .950/1000 silver (95% pure silver and a higher than .925 sterling). Bearing maker's mark for renowned Parisian silversmith Emile PUIFORCAT, who commenced trading in 1857. In overall good antique condition with general wear.
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