EMILE PUIFORCAT, Paris, circa 1900

EMILE PUIFORCAT, Paris, circa 1900
Antique Parcel Gilt 950 Silver Miniature Goblet, from a traveling set or youth set,

the bowl is heavily gilt inside and along a broad band at top, above multiple tiers of fine fluting and other refined details; applied rococo crest with cursive cypher "DM"

Maker mark : Emile Puiforcat's "E P" flanking pocketknife image, in losenge/diamond, mark used from 1857 by the family firm founded in 1820, and continued in use by Emile's grandson, Jean Puiforcat (1897-1945)

Quality mark : Paris mark of framed Mercury head for 1st standard (950 silver), Paris for export
(both marks appear 2x, on cup rim and under base)

Height : 3"; Weight : 1.41 troy ounce

Provenance : inherited through an international family with Paris residence; by family tradition, a piece of baby silver

# mrrs 23002 ....................................................... $ 395.