CHRISTOFLE French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Tea Coffee Set 4pc

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CHRISTOFLE French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Tea Coffee Set 4pc

About the Item

CARDEILHAC/CHRISTOFLE French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Tea Coffee Set 4 pc. Masterpiece by two of the prestigious french silversmiths, Fabulous set, for the richness of its decoration, not only for its form and sculpting, but also for the multi-coloured which is itself rare. Very high quality work, all vermeil inside and outside. The set includes a Coffee pot, a Tea pot, a Sugar bowl and creamer. No monogrammed. Hallmarks : Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee. Two Prestigious French Silversmiths : Cardeilhac The Maison Cardeilhac has exhibited and won medals in most exhibitions of the XIX th century. It is a cutler who became one the most important french manufacturing-silversmiths of all types of cutlery rich and silverware. Gold Medal "class cutlery", Universal Exhibition of 1878 , Silver medal in the section "silverware", Universal Exhibition of 1889 Bronze medal for these works fine cutlery, Damas steel. Medal "First Class", Universal Exhibition of 1855, Grand prize in the section "cutlery", Universal Exhibition of 1889... Christofle was active august 1, 1832 The Maison Christofle's influence on french silver-making in XIXth century inestimable, an exhibitor and jury member for most of the universal exhibitions, they made and wrote history at the same time. In 1846, he becomes purveyor to the Orléans family. In 1851, the First World's Fair is held in London, Christofle receives a prize medal. In 1855, Emperor Napoléon III appoints Charles Christofle official purveyor to the court. Today, as in the past, whether gracing the tables of emperors, princes, or maharajas, in palaces, on board the Trans-Siberian Railway, Orient Express, or transatlantic ocean liners, or in the contemporary restaurants, Christofle continues to make an impression. Measures : 10"2 ( 26 cm ) Coffee Pot 8"7 ( 22 cm ) Tea Pot 7"1 ( 18 cm ) Sugar bowl & 5"2 ( 13.1 cm ) Creamer The pieces are massive : 3154 grams The condition is very good to excellent for this set. Vermeil inside and outside, very well preserved, superb, with beautiful shine. The service was probably little used. Micro scratches from normal use. Wood handles are in very good condition to excellent, no cracks or repairs. A master silversmith made a complete cleaning & polishing. Undoubtedly collectibles. Museum Quality by the prestigious Cardeilhac and Christofle, Extremely Rare, all Vermeil and multi-coloured, this fabulous set will grace your table and will delight your guests. Sales only by shipment. SHIPPING WORLDWIDE : Packed with care. Priority parcel with insurance for the total value Please only by email enna1803@live.fr for more information, extra detailed description or photos. We are very pleased to help. All objects, texts and pictures are the sole property of Antiques Enna. Any use of these objects, pictures or texts without the written permission of Antique Enna is forbidden.

Metal:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
France
Date of Manufacture:
late 19th century
Condition:
The condition is very good to excellent for this set. Vermeil inside and outside, very well preserved, superb, with beautiful shine.
Seller Location:
Triaize, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: DV011stDibs: JU1305294625