Jean Élisée PUIFORCAT (1897 - 1945) Pair of solid silver and vermeil trophies of tubular form, the flared rim and base decorated with a band in relief, on a wooden base. Inscribed "Vincennes June 24, 1957 Prix Rosalia" and "Vincennes April 11, 1958 Prix Bételgeuse". Minerve hallmark, 1st title, goldsmith's hallmark, Signed "Jean Puiforcat" and hallmarks. H without base: 4.3 cm, D: 5.3 cm, base: 5.3 x 5.3 cm Gross weight for both: 80 g A pair of massive silver and sterling silver trophy by Jean Elisée Puiforcat. On wood bases and marked "Vincennes 24 juin 1957 Prix Rosalia" and "Vincennes 11 avril 1958 Prix Betelgeuse". 1st title French Minerva hallmark, goldsmith one plus signed "Jean Puiforcat". H without the base : 1,69 inch, D : 2,09 inch, base : 2,09 x 2,09 inch Gross weight for the two : 31,50 Oz

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