Jean Puiforcat French Art Deco Silver Coffee & Tea Set

Art Deco silver coffee and tea set. Made by Jean Puiforcat in France, ca 1930. This set comprises coffeepot, teapot, creamer, sugar, and tongs. Faceted bowl and graduated lobed base. V-spout (pot spouts covered). Cover stepped (pot covers hinged); stained-wood disc finial. Handles same; pot and creamer handles c-scroll and sugar handles bracket. Creamer and sugar interior gilt washed. Tongs u-form with stepped terminals and chamfered rectilinear jaws. All pieces except coffeepot have engraved block monogram (LB). Marks include "Jean E Puiforcat" stamp and 950-fineness stamp (Minerva head). Very good condition. Dimensions: Coffeepot: H 6 1/2 x W 8 3/8 x D 4 1/2 in. Teapot: H 5 1/4 x W 9 x D 5 1/4 in. Creamer: H 3 1/4 x W 5 x D 2 5/8 in. Sugar: H 4 1/4 x W 5 3/8 x D 4 3/8 in. Tongs: H 5 x 1 in. Total gross weight: 63.7 troy ounces. With: French Art Deco silver plate tray, ca 1925. Rectangular with stepped rim and chamfered corners; chamfered rectilinear end handles mounted with stained wood. Marked. Good condition. Patch of loss. Dimensions: Tray: H 1 1/4 x W 19 5/8 x D 12 1/2 in. #CD343

Estimate:£13,244.52

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