Christofle Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set 12 Pc, Neoclassical

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Christofle Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set 12 Pc, Neoclassical

About the Item

Please click on "CONTINUE READING" to consult the entire description of the service. Exceptional knife rests set, Louis XVI decoration adorned with foliage and pearls. Fabulous set by the prestigious Maison Christofle, impossible to find, extremely rare pieces in sterling silver. It is even rarer to see full service of 12 pieces. These objects are usually made of silverplate. It is especially important to note very high quality of these pieces. No monograms. Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. Prestigious silversmith: Christofle. The Maison Christofle's influence on French silver-making in 19th century inestimable an exhibitor and jury member for most of the universal exhibitions, they made and wrote history at the same time. In 1846, he becomes purveyor to the Orle´ans family. In 1851, the First World's Fair is held in London, Christofle receives a prize medal. In 1855, Emperor Napole´on III appoints Charles Christofle official purveyor to the court. Today, as in the past, whether gracing the tables of emperors, princes, or maharajas, in palaces, on board the Trans-Siberian Railway, Orient Express or transatlantic ocean liners or in the contemporary restaurants, Christofle continues to make an impression. Measures: 2.76 (7.5 cm) length. 1.18 (3 cm) height Massive, weight : 582 grams. The condition is very good for this set. Micro-scratches from normal use. A master silversmith made a complete cleaning and polishing. Exceptional pieces by the prestigious silversmith Christofle, this fabulous set will grace your table and will delight your guests. Shipping and insurance information: Sales only by shipment. Shipping worldwide with Priority Package Express International. We deal with original genuine antiques over 100 years old. This set is not subject to import tax to the US. We ship purchase Mondays through Friday (outside French holidays) paid items will be shipped on the first shipping day after payment is received. After registration of your order and confirmation of your payment, your order is prepared and packaged with the utmost care to ensure you receive the items in perfect condition. Your package will be insured for the total value of your purchase (s). Tracking numbers (French and international) of your package will be sent by e mail to track your package online on the French website then on the website of postal service in your country.

Creator:
Christofle (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 1.18 in (3 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7.02 cm)Depth: 0.001 in (0.03 mm)
Sold As:
Set of 12
Style:
Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1880-1889
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880
Condition:
The condition is very good for this set. Micro-scratches from normal use. A master silversmith made a complete cleaning and polishing.
Seller Location:
TRIAIZE, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: 0814451stDibs: LU1919311120361

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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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