Puiforcat (Hermes), Christofle, Faberge - 5pc. French 950 Sterling Tea Set + Faberge Imperial Egg Espresso Cups - GORGEOUS !!

p.MsoNormal {margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; } Direct from Paris: A stunning 5pc., antique French 950 sterling silver tea set by the world's premier French silversmiths "Emile Puiforcat" (currently owned by Hermes) and "Christofle", plus 4 Faberge imperial egg collection espresso cups & saucers and a candy dish in fine Limoges porcelain - circa late 1890s.  The world of French decorative arts during the 19th century witnessed the rise of several illustrious silver houses, yet none achieved the remarkable synthesis of technical mastery, artistic refinement, and enduring prestige as Puiforcat. Established in Paris in 1820 by Jean-Baptiste Fuchs, who later adopted the Puiforcat name from his mother's family, the firm quickly distinguished itself through exceptional creations in 950 sterling silver that would come to define French luxury tableware. Among their most