Christofle - Table service (3) - Silverplated

Refined table service signed Christofle in a rectangular cartouche, characterized by a clean and elegant design, produced by the famous Parisian house (Modernist / Art Deco). The set consists of 3 coordinated pieces. 1. Pitcher / Creamer: Slender line with an elegant, ergonomic offset handle. - Height: 15 cm - Base diameter: 10 cm - Maximum width (with handle): 16 cm 2. Container with a hole in the lid: Ideal as a sugar bowl, marmalade or honey pot (prepped for the spoon/dispenser). 3. Closed container: Perfect as a sugar bowl (for sachets or granules), cheese dish, or multiuse table container. - Total height (including lids and knobs): 10.5 cm - Maximum width (with handles): 16.8 cm - Base diameter: 11.3 cm - Upper opening diameter: 9.3 cm Total Weight: 2.170 kg Maison Christofle Paris: History and Prestige Founded in Paris in 1830 by Charles Christofle, the Maison Christofle is the supreme symbol of silversmithing, luxury, and the French art de vivre worldwide. Its historical significance stems from the great industrial revolution of 1842, when Christofle acquired exclusive patents for electroplating silvering and gilding. This innovation allowed the manufactory to produce objects of the highest quality and extraordinary luster, ensuring the silver’s resistance for everyday forms and uses. During the 19th and 20th centuries, Christofle became the official supplier of Emperor Napoleon III, European royal courts, as well as prestigious luxury hotels, shipping lines (such as the transatlantic liner Normandie), and fine dining. Even today, owning a piece signed Christofle means choosing an item of high artisanal value, historicity, and timeless design. Condition: The set presents in excellent overall condition, solid, structurally intact and ready for use or display. Being antique and used, it shows the normal light signs of time and use: very light dings, minor scratches, and natural superficial patinas due to washing and use (as visible in close-up photos). External silverware is polished, with beautiful luster and a splendid overall aesthetic."

Estimate:£274.66

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