France, 19th century, by PUIFORCAT French silver of neoclassical laurels, ribbons and acanthus decoration and silver gilt handle and metal blade Notes Émile PUIFORCAT was the founder, in 1820, of the famous "Maison PUIFORCAT", one of the most prestigious and luxurious goldsmith's firms. Today it remains a legendary company at the forefront of modern goldsmithing This pattern is published in David Allan's, "Le Couvert et la coutellerie de table Française au XIXe siècle", Paris, Faton, 2007, as one of the best gilt silver patterns produced by Puiforcat