Offered by Emmanuel Redon Silver Fine Art
Silverware and Silversmith of the 19th and 20th centuries
A beautiful solid silver chocolate pot in a baluster shape, resting on a circular base adorned with a frieze of fine fluting. The body, enlivened by twisted ribs and undulating sides, develops an elegant silhouette inspired by early 18th-century Regency designs.
The decoration is concentrated primarily around the spout, which is adorned with a spectacular mascaron depicting the head of a bearded faun, rendered in high relief and framed by rich foliate scrolls. This sculptural ornamentation lends the whole piece its decorative power and recalls the Regency style's taste for asymmetrical compositions and motifs inspired by nature.
The molded lid is encircled by a frieze of stylized leaves and surmounted by a finial in the form of a flower. The turned and twisted blackened wood side handle, mounted on silver ferrules, ensures an excellent grip while providing an elegant contrast to the gleam of the metal.
Through the quality of its craftsmanship, the balance of its proportions, and the delicacy of its decoration, this chocolate pot testifies to the expertise of the Puiforcat firm in reinterpreting the great French styles of the late 19th century.
Dimensions: Length with handle: 21 cm - Height: 22.5 cm -
Neck diameter: 8 cm - Base diameter: 10 cm
Material: 950/1000 sterling silver
Gross weight: 760 grams
Hallmark: Minerva
Period: Late 19th century
Silversmith: Puiforcat, Paris
Origin: France/Paris
Delevery information :
DELIVERY: regarding the shipping, we can agree on a price including shipping and insurance
Only import taxes applicable in each country are payable by the consignee.
Packaging and transport monitoring are provided by professional carriers spezialised in works of art.
Transport takes place as follows:
1/ A descriptive invoice of the piece is sent to you by e-mail with the address of the carrier.
2/As soon as we have received the transfer of the full payment of the purchase , the shipping is launched and you are informed of the time of delivery.
3/Upon receipt of the package, you must check the condition of the piece and advice the carrier making the delivery to make use of insurance in case of any damage during the travel : without this process, the insurance can not be activated. Evidently, all our pieces always arrive in perfect condition but it is preferable to follow this approach.
