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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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Christofle Silver-Plated Sully Champagne & Ice Bucket (Gallia Collection) 1950s
By Christofle
Located in Milano, IT
Magnificent mid-century silver-plated champagne or ice bucket by the venerable French silversmith Christofle. Dating to the 1950s, this large and striking piece belongs to the presti...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle, Paris, Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler, Folio
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A fine and very smart champagne bucket / wine cooler made by the top-notch French silversmith, Christofle of Paris.
The design is "Folio" made in the 1980s, a modernist design with a nod to the Art Deco era a design that is most fashionable today.
Excellent condition and looking like it has rarely been used. Spanning 10" handle to handle x 8" x 8 1/8" tall.
Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory.
Beginning in 1830, when Charles Christofle...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Silver Plate
1930s Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, "Gallia" Collection by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite silver-plated champagne bucket, crafted by Christofle as part of their esteemed Gallia collection, epitomizes timeless elegance and sophistication. Designed in the cov...
Category
Early 20th Century Wine Coolers
Materials
Silver Plate
$848 Sale Price
32% Off
1930s Rare Christofle Gallia Silver Plated Sauce Boat with Eagle Handle
By Christofle
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This striking silver-plated sauce boat is a rare and highly collectible piece by Christofle, one of France’s most prestigious silversmiths. Made under the Gallia line — a subdivision...
Category
Early 20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Lino Sabatinni For Christofle / Gallia, Paris - Ice Bucket, c.1960
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous ice minimalist / modernist silver plated ice bucket, I believe in the Windsor pattern, designed c.1960
by the world famous Lino Sabatinni, the preeminent figure in modern...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Perles by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 8 Set 40 pieces Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Louis XVI-style Perles pattern, which features a single delicate line of beading reminiscent of a classic pearl necklace, was introduced in 1876. Launched in 1890, this pattern i...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate


