20th Century Silver Plated Art Deco Cocktail Shaker By Christofle, France c.1950

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20th Century Silver Plated Art Deco Cocktail Shaker By Christofle, France c.1950

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A quality cocktail shaker in silver plate by Christofle, made in France around middle part of the 20th century. It is part of the Gallia collection which was an innovative alloy which allowed Christofle to produce hardwearing products for commercial use. As can be seen with this item, it has stood the test of time and it is as attractive now as was at the time with its Art Deco look. Useful, practical and elegant, it is a wonderful way to embellish any home bar. Created at the turn of the 20th century, at the time of the famous 1900 Paris Exposition, the Gallia collection takes its name from a tin alloy of enormous importance in its time. With its name harkening back to "Gaul" and the Gallic rooster as its mark and symbol, Gallia metal put the spotlight on French innovation once more. This alloy was a milestone in Christofle's history. Making for high-quality, hard-wearing tableware, Gallia metal had the advantage of being robust and lasting longer. It could also be melted into steel moulds instead of being hammered into shape. Gallia metal quickly became a springboard of ideas for Christofle. Collections were produced in bold, modern styles at a time when tableware and the decorative arts in general had been proposing the same Louis XVI, 18th and 19th century motifs in a loop since 1850. This was the rise of Art Nouveau, which focused on Nature – or a stylised version of it. Following this, the 20th century saw an explosion of new styles, from Art Deco to Modernism. The Gallia collection gave Christofle's master silversmiths the opportunity to experiment. As early as 1900, collaborations with extraordinary artists and designers under the Gallia name and Christofle's aegis made the rooster a symbol of the avant-garde movement, and so it would remain for a century. CONDITION In Great Vintage Condition - Please refer to photographs. SIZE Height: 26cm Diameter: 10cm

Creator:
Christofle (Designer, Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Diameter: 3.94 in (10 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Metal,Silver Plate
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1950
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Great Vintage Condition - Please refer to photographs.
Seller Location:
Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: B98921stDibs: LU1348238097812

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Although he started his career as a jeweler in 1830 — after apprenticing with his copper jeweler brother-in-law years earlier — Charles Christofle (1805–63) recognized that Second Empire France had an untapped audience for luxury silverware and tableware.

Gold and silver gilt had been the high-end standard in the 18th century, yet society after the Industrial Revolution demanded a more affordable, but still refined, approach. So in the 1840s, Christofle cornered the market on electrolytic gilding and silver plating, dominating the hold on patents in the country for over a decade. His work soon attracted the attention of Louis-Philippe I and then Napoleon III, under whom he was named Fournisseur de l’Empereur, cementing the prestige of his brand.

While Christofle created decadent centerpieces and tableware for the French palaces — as well as prominent clients like the Orient Express — the company’s electroplating of silverware that was far less expensive than that made by silversmiths attained widespread popularity. At a time when many who could not afford gold or silver still used wooden utensils, Christofle was a game changer for at-home dining. An appearance at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago furthered the company’s reach to American consumers who would soon rival the manufacturer’s European clientele.

The 20th century saw Christofle adapting to changing tastes in its offerings, such as the Aria collection, which debuted in 1985 with column-like lines on its flatware designed by Bernard Yot, and the playful egg-shaped silverware container introduced in 2015 that opens to reveal a full flatware set. The company also now sells barware, home accessories and even jewelry, harkening back to its roots. Now almost two centuries old, Christofle maintains its reputation as a leading flatware and silverware company under the ownership of the Chalhoub group, its utensils gracing tables in homes, hotels and restaurants all over the world.

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