"Fish Shovel In Vermeil, By émile Puiforcat, Circa 1900"
Elegant silver-gilt fish scoop, made around 1900 by Émile Puiforcat, a master French goldsmith of the 19th and 20th centuries. The elaborate design of the shovel features finely carved floral motifs, highlighting the artisanal know-how and attention to detail characteristic of the Puiforcat house. Founded in 1820 by the grandfather of Émile Puiforcat, the Puiforcat house is one of the most prestigious houses in the field of goldsmithing, known for its creations in solid silver and vermeil. This fish scoop weighs 103 grams.