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Is Christofle real silver?
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Yes, Christofle is real silver. The French silversmith produces pieces out of sterling silver that are roughly 93% pure silver and 7% copper. In addition, Christofle offers silver-plate items, which have a thin layer of 99.9% fine silver over a base metal. Explore a selection of Christofle silver wares on 1stDibs.
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Gio Ponti Candlestick by Christofle Silver Plate, France 1970s
By Gio Ponti, Christofle
Located in München, BY
Stunning Gio Ponti candlestick, made by Christofle, France, 1960s
Mid-century modern candlestick with two curved arms. Designed by Gio Ponti in...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle "Malmaison" Silver Plated Flatware in New Box, Set of 49
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Forty nine piece flatware set made by Christofle in France, in the Malmaison pattern. The service for twelve was made around 2000. All the pieces are hallmarked and come in a new box...
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Early 2000s French Empire Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Luc Lanel, champagne / wine cooler, Christofle France 1930s.
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Stockholm, SE
Luc Lanel (1893-1966) was the artistic director at Christofle, from 1922-1942,
This rare, beautiful Art Deco wine cooler, model “Ondulations” was originally designed for the ocean ...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wine Coolers
Materials
Silver Plate
166-Piece Set Silver Plated Tableware - Christofle - Complete for 12 - Spatours
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A great set of silver-plated cutlery for 12 people, made by the French brand Christofle.
The name of the model is Spatours. A classic and refined design, that fits almost any table s...
Category
Early 2000s Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Charles CHRISTOFLE Napoleon III Silverplate Bronze Centerpiece, 1856
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Napoleon III silverplate bronze centerpiece, 1856 by Charles CHRISTOFLE, France, 1856. Silverplate bronze and frosted crystal. Height: 7.7"(19.5cm), Width: 18.1"(46cm), Depth: 11"(28...
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze
1990s Modern Silver Plated French Jewelry Box by Studio K.T for Christofle
By Adam Tihany, Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish three-level round silver-plated box, designed by KT Studio for Christofle in 1998 with input from Thomas Keller and Adam Tihany, is a remarkable piece of modernist craftsma...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate