Cartier Silver Box and Cover by Puiforcat c1940

Description

Heading : Cartier silver box and cover by Puiforcat c1940
Date : c1940
Origin : Paris, France
Decoration : Circular box and cover with hammered silver finial modelled as a pomegranate. French standard marks on the base and
Size :  Height 10cm. base diameter 17cm
Condition : Excellent, minor scratching
Restoration : Professionally polished
Weight : 704 grams (22.6 troy) – note this is French standard 950 silver rather than British 925

Jean Puiforcat was possibly the most important French Art Deco silversmith and his works are in museum’s around the world and have been privately collected by names as big as Andy Warhol.

This item ws last sold at Christies Amsterdam on 22nd May 2007 for Euro 3600