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Round box in finely guilloché vermilion silver, Minerva hallmark and goldsmith Puiforcat*, from the 20th century.
This box is in good condition. Hallmarked see photos. Engraved on the bottom "Président 1971 RCF 1er Prix Net" (probably posterior engraving).
A note: slight wear of vermeil on the outside, micro-scratches and slight wear of time, see photos.
*Goldsmith Emile Puiforcat (1857-1927): EP hallmark.
Puiforcat is a goldsmith's house founded in 1820 in Paris by the brothers Emile and Joseph-Marie Puiforcat, and their cousin Jean-Baptiste Fuchs. Puiforcat specializes in the creation of objects for use and art of living, in classic, Art Deco and contemporary styles. Puiforcat has belonged to the Hermès group since 1993.
