1278 - French silver cutlery, hallmarked 950, by Jean-Emile Puiforcat, early 20th century, with some gilt pieces.

French silver cutlery, hallmarked 950, by Jean-Emile Puiforcat, early 20th century, with some gilt pieces. Comprising: 12 spoons, 12 forks (4 in their natural color and 8 gilt), 12 knives (4 in their natural color and 8 gilt), 12 fish forks, 12 serving platters, 12 dessert forks (4 in their natural color and 8 gilt), 12 dessert spoons, 12 dessert knives (4 in their natural color and 8 gilt), 12 dessert spoons, and 7 serving utensils (5 in their natural color and 2 gilt). Jean-Emile Puiforcat (1897–1945) was a French silversmith and designer. He created designs in a revolutionary Art Deco style for the time, influencing later avant-garde designs and occupying a prominent place in French history, with pieces exhibited in the Louvre Museum. In 1942, the Puiforcat family settled for a time in Mexico City. Weight: 6.030 kg Knife weight: 1.979 kg