JEAN PUIFORCAT
PAIR OF CANDELABRA, c. 1935
In sterling silver, each rests on a circular base supporting a straight cylindrical stem surmounted by a central light and five evenly spaced scroll arms.
Each: H 41.9 cm (16 1/2 in.)
Executed in Paris, France.
The base of each piece is stamped “JEAN E. PUIFORCAT” and bears the French Minerva head hallmark within a hexagon, certifying sterling silver of 950/1000 standard. Each element is further struck with the maker’s mark “E.P.” featuring the oriental figure, the registered hallmark of the house of Jean Puiforcat.
The base of each piece is stamped “JEAN E. PUIFORCAT” and bears the French Minerva head hallmark within a hexagon, certifying sterling silver of 950/1000 standard. Each element is further struck with the maker’s mark “E.P.” featuring the oriental figure, the registered hallmark of the house of Jean Puiforcat.
Further images
Literature
Florence de Bonneville, Jean Puiforcat, Paris, Éditions de l’Amateur, 1986 (models of silver candelabra and candlesticks listed, with variations in height and number of lights).WELCOME TO GALERIE MARCILHAC NEWSLETTER
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