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Is Christofle real silver?

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Is Christofle real silver?
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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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

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Silver Plate

Talisman Blue by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 102 pcs with Chest
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle French silver flatware has been crafted by master artisans since 1830. The revolutionary style and character of Christofle dinnerware comes from collaborations with ground...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Christofle, Paris - Rare Grand Art Deco Tray c.1940
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely stunning large silver plated tray with a striking border and two grand shaped palm leaf handles by Maison Christofle of Paris. Just back from our silversmiths workshop where it has been overhauled, professionally deep cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory. The underside is signed with various Orfèvrerie Christofle...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Barware

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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...
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Early 2000s Tableware

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Silver Plate

1990s Modern Silver Plated French Jewelry Box by Studio K.T for Christofle
By Christofle, Adam Tihany, 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

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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

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Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze

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