Christofle - Coffee pot - Silverplated
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Silver-plated metal coffee pot made in France by Christofle for the airline Air France, dating from the 1960s.
This piece features a modernist design with clean, elegant lines, inspired by the Art Deco style. It is adorned with Air France’s famous emblem: the “winged hippocampus,” finely engraved.
The winged hippocampus — nicknamed “the shrimp” by company staff — has been Air France’s historic emblem since 1933. Heir to Air Orient, it symbolizes both the sea, travel and aviation: a creature half horse, half fish, with wings.
This coffee pot was very likely commissioned by Air France to outfit its premium on-board service, notably in first class and possibly aboard the Concorde on certain prestigious routes. Christofle indeed supplied many pieces of silverware and tableware for major airlines and French luxury services during this period. However, it is difficult to say with certainty that this specific model was used on the Concorde without archival documentation or proven provenance.
The piece is in excellent overall condition.
You are purchasing exactly the item shown in the photographs.
The package will be shipped insured.
Silver-plated metal coffee pot made in France by Christofle for the airline Air France, dating from the 1960s.
This piece features a modernist design with clean, elegant lines, inspired by the Art Deco style. It is adorned with Air France’s famous emblem: the “winged hippocampus,” finely engraved.
The winged hippocampus — nicknamed “the shrimp” by company staff — has been Air France’s historic emblem since 1933. Heir to Air Orient, it symbolizes both the sea, travel and aviation: a creature half horse, half fish, with wings.
This coffee pot was very likely commissioned by Air France to outfit its premium on-board service, notably in first class and possibly aboard the Concorde on certain prestigious routes. Christofle indeed supplied many pieces of silverware and tableware for major airlines and French luxury services during this period. However, it is difficult to say with certainty that this specific model was used on the Concorde without archival documentation or proven provenance.
The piece is in excellent overall condition.
You are purchasing exactly the item shown in the photographs.
The package will be shipped insured.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Christofle
Material
Silverplated
Style
Modern
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
17 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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