Magnificent wine serving basket from Gallia by Christofle in silver-plated metal. Height including the handle: 16 cm - length: 25 cm - width: 11 cm Beautiful shine - Sold without box Christofle is a French silversmith and tableware company, founded in Paris in 1830 by Charles Christofle. The company is known for having introduced in France electrolytic gilding and silvering in 1842. The company was acquired in 2012 by one of its shareholders, the luxury group of the Chalhoub family. Maison Christofle relies on entirely handmade production following traditional techniques. The precious crafts of turning and repoussé, planishing, chasing, and engraving, upheld by its Master Silversmiths and Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, immortalize the qualities of elegance and excellence of all Christofle pieces. This irreplaceable human know-how is carried on by highly skilled artisans.