Cylindrical covered pot, forming a biscuit tin, resting on a circular base with a constriction. Silver proof.
The lid and the perimeter with fine engraved line patterns, the original lapis lazuli spherical socket is placed on a terrace in grooved steps.
Marked JEAN E. PUIFORCAT under the base and bears the guarantee mark twice.
Dimensions: height 13 cm - diameter 13.5 cm
Material: 1st grade silver 950/°°
Weight: 564 grams
Hallmark: MINERVA
Period: ART DECO
Silversmith: JEAN E. PUIFORCAT (1897 - 1945)
Origin: FRANCE/PARIS
Bibliography:
Art and decoration N°6 OF 1923 (reproduced on page 23 with slight variation)
Love of Art N°4 of 1924 (reproduced on page 125 with slight variation)