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Rare Old Egg Display, Maison Christofle, 19th Century

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Sublime and rare antique egg display, Napoleon III, in silver metal, from the prestigious Maison Christofle, round in shape and resting on 3 claw feet, fitted with a plug. In perfect condition and carefully preserved. It has 6 egg cups on feet. Period: 19th Dimensions: Height: 23cm x diameter: 20cm Egg cup dimensions: Height: 6.5cm x diameter: 4.5cm Hallmark: the symbol is composed of a scale with a bee between the trays, surmounted by four stars, two branches below and the letters CC, all in an oval in a rectangle. Signed: CHRISTOFLE Number: 14 - 1652891 Christofle is a French goldsmith brand, founded in 1830 by Charles Christofle. His master silversmith's hallmarks were registered in 1845, the date of the first manufacture of “silver goldsmith”. At the end of the 19th century, the Christofle house now produced objects in silver metal. From 1851, Emperor Napoleon III ordered all the official table services of the Empire from Christofle. From the second half of the 19th century, Christofle also became a supplier to ministries, embassies and parliaments around the world, but also to luxury hotels, shipping and rail companies, both French and foreign.
  • Creator:
    Christofle (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Diameter: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    CRÉTEIL, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7814232985702
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