Christofle - Gravy boat - Silverplated

Christofle – Sauce boat with plate in silver-plated – Luigi XV style – France, 19th century
Refined sauce boat with original plate in silver-plated, made by the prestigious Maison Christofle, a historic Parisian manufactory founded in 1830 and synonymous with excellence in French silverware.
The piece stands out for its elegant Luigi XV ( Rocaille ) design, with flowing profiles, shaped edges and rich decoration featuring shells, scrolls, and vegetal motifs, executed with great finesse.
The sauce boat is equipped with a double curved handle with a prominent central shell element, while the plate rests on three decorative feet, a typical solution of high-end silverware destined for aristocratic dining services.
On the body there is an engraved monogram, a testament to a private commission and an additional historically collectible point of interest.
The visible Christofle hallmark confirms the piece’s authenticity and quality of manufacture.
An object of great charm, ideal both for collectors of 19th‑century French silver and as a decorative piece for representative display.
Manufacture: Christofle
Object: Sauce boat with plate
Material: Silver-plated
Style: Luigi XV / Rocaille
Era: 19th century
Country of origin: France
Stamp: Christofle (visible, as in photographs)
Decorations: Shells, scrolls, floral motifs
Personalization: Engraved monogram
Conditions: Good overall condition; slight signs of aging and use consistent with the age, no breakage or evident repair (see photos)
Shipped insured
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Note for collectors
Christofle is one of the most sought-after maisons in the European silver market; 19th-century pieces in Luigi XV style, complete with the original plate, are increasingly difficult to source on the market.