A solid silver centerpiece placed on glass rings, round in shape. Its body, plain and slightly flared, is encircled by a double thread at the neck. It rests on a round base composed of a bead and a stepped ogee over three centimeters. The base is punctually decorated with water green glass rings.

Dimensions: Diameter 22 cm – Height 14.5 cm

Materials: 1st title 925/°°° silver and glass ring.

Weight: 2,384 grams

Hallmark: MINERVE

Period: 20th century modernist

Goldsmith in all letters: JEAN E. PUIFORCAT

Origin: France/Paris

PROVENANCE: Belgian family acquired since always until the sale to my gallery.

Bibliography: Jean E. Puiforcat, a prominent French goldsmith of the Art Deco movement, participated in the 1937 Universal Exhibition in Paris, officially titled “International Exhibition of Arts and Techniques Applied to Modern Life”. This exhibition was held from May 25 to November 25, 1937.

Identical piece reproduced in the book by JEAN PUIFORCAT by Françoise de Bonneville – Editions du Regard – Page 215