Christofle - Table service for 12 (142) - Vendôme Coquille - Silverplated

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Description from the seller

Important Christofle cutlery service model “Vendôme Coquille” – 142 pieces – with original box.

Magnificent and rare service signed Christofle, historic French house founded in 1830 and symbol of excellence in the art of luxury silverware. The Vendôme Coquille model is distinguished by the elegant shell motif on the terminal, inspired by classical French style, with harmonious lines and perfectly balanced proportions, ideal for a formal and highly representative table.

Composition – Service for 12 (142 pieces)
Table cutlery:
• 12 Dinner spoons
• 12 Dinner forks
• 12 Dinner knives
• 12 Fish forks
• 12 Fish knives
• 12 Dessert forks
• 12 Dessert spoons
• 12 Dessert knives
• 12 Tea spoons
• 12 Cake forks
• 12 Oyster forks

Serving utensils:
• 1 Serving ladle
• 1 Serving spoon
• 1 Serving fork
• 1 Fish knife
• 1 Fish fork
• 1 Sauce ladle
• 4 Appetizer cutlery

Original box
Elegant wooden case covered in green with interior coordinated in velvet and Christofle mark impressed inside the lid. Structurally solid and well preserved.

Conditions
Excellent vintage condition. The cutlery presents a splendid shine with light signs of use consistent with age. Christofle hallmarks present and legible. High-quality silver-plated, French production.

A prestigious and sought-after service, perfect for collectors, for a distinguished residence or as an investment in an iconic French silverware brand.

Important Christofle cutlery service model “Vendôme Coquille” – 142 pieces – with original box.

Magnificent and rare service signed Christofle, historic French house founded in 1830 and symbol of excellence in the art of luxury silverware. The Vendôme Coquille model is distinguished by the elegant shell motif on the terminal, inspired by classical French style, with harmonious lines and perfectly balanced proportions, ideal for a formal and highly representative table.

Composition – Service for 12 (142 pieces)
Table cutlery:
• 12 Dinner spoons
• 12 Dinner forks
• 12 Dinner knives
• 12 Fish forks
• 12 Fish knives
• 12 Dessert forks
• 12 Dessert spoons
• 12 Dessert knives
• 12 Tea spoons
• 12 Cake forks
• 12 Oyster forks

Serving utensils:
• 1 Serving ladle
• 1 Serving spoon
• 1 Serving fork
• 1 Fish knife
• 1 Fish fork
• 1 Sauce ladle
• 4 Appetizer cutlery

Original box
Elegant wooden case covered in green with interior coordinated in velvet and Christofle mark impressed inside the lid. Structurally solid and well preserved.

Conditions
Excellent vintage condition. The cutlery presents a splendid shine with light signs of use consistent with age. Christofle hallmarks present and legible. High-quality silver-plated, French production.

A prestigious and sought-after service, perfect for collectors, for a distinguished residence or as an investment in an iconic French silverware brand.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
21 kg
No. of items
142
Material
Silverplated
Manufacturer/ Brand
Christofle
Model
Vendôme Coquille
Country of Origin
France
Style
Vintage
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
45 cm
Width
57 cm
Depth
35 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
ItalyVerified
Private

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