PUIFORCAT (attributed to) Two serving trays in gilded metal with oval bodies and detached scrolled side handles ending in ivory (elephantidae spp.) grips carved with gadroons and small side rosettes. Central incised decoration depicting a ship escutcheon on the lower part and two upright lions on the upper part, on a background of leaves, a rudder and ropes, marked with the motto "Fidem Servabo", "Je garderai la foi" ("I will keep the faith"). Surrounding leaves and berries. In their carrying cases. Height 5 cm; Length: 66 cm; Depth: 42 cm Height 5 cm; Length: 56 cm; Depth: 35 cm (Wear, oxidation, scratches.) Total weight: 5,700 g. History : - Piece commissioned by Sir Michael Kielberg-Kroyer, later Sir Michael Kroyer, probably around 1928-1930 for the furnishings of his Stockgrove Park House castle, Bedfordshire, England. Provenance: - Former collection of Sir Michael KROYER KIELBERG (1882-1958) Danish-born shipping magnate and philanthropist, Sir Michael Kroyer-Kielberg was founding chairman of United Molasses. of United Molasses. Under his leadership, the company played a key role in supporting the Free Denmark Movement during the war. He also served as Danish Ambassador to the Court. An art lover, his collections included important works by Sisley, Corot, Pissarro and Epstein. Between 1928 and 1930, he built Stockgrove Park House in Bedfordshire, a property considered to be the last major castle in England. built in England. During this period, he probably commissioned opulent silverware from the houses of Puiforcat and Garrard (lots 22 to 34 and 37). // Please note that this lot contains elephant ivory and that in accordance with European regulation 2021/2280 of December 16, 2021, the export of goods containing this material outside the EU is prohibited. Audap & associés will be able to issue the buyer with the intra-community certificate for this item.