Christofle - Gravy boat - Silverplated

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Christofle salt cellar with a plate in silver-plated material, in Louis XV Rocaille style, dating to the 19th century in France (Paris); features an engraved monogram, Christofle hallmark, and dimensions of 25 cm deep, 18 cm high, and 16 cm wide, weighing 1010 g, in good used condition with light signs of age.

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Christofle – Sauce boat with accompanying silver-plated plate – Louis XV style – France, 19th century
Refined sauce boat with original plate in silver-plated finish, made by the prestigious Maison Christofle, the historic Parisian manufactory founded in 1830 and a byword for excellence in French silverware.
The piece is distinguished by its elegant Louis XV (rocaille) design, with sinuous profiles, shaped edges and rich decoration of shells, scrolls and floral motifs, executed with great finesse.
The sauce boat features a double-arched handle with a prominent central shell element, while the plate rests on three decorated feet, a solution typical of high-end silverware intended for aristocratic table services.
A monogram is engraved on the body, testimony to private patronage and an additional point of interest for historical-collectible purposes.
The visible Christofle hallmark confirms authenticity and manufacturing quality of the piece.
A piece of great charm, ideal both for collectors of French silver from the 19th century and as a decorative piece for representation.
Manufacturing: Christofle
Item: Sauce boat with plate
Material: Silver-plated
Style: Louis XV / Rocaille
Period: 19th century
Country of origin: France
Hallmark: Christofle (visible, as in the photographs)
Decorations: Shells, scrolls, floral motifs
Customization: Engraved monogram
Conditions: Good overall condition; slight signs of wear and aging consistent with the era, no obvious breaks or repairs (see photos)
Insured shipping
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Notes for collectors
Christofle is one of the most sought-after maisons in the European silverware scene; nineteenth-century pieces in the Louis XV style, complete with the original plate, are increasingly difficult to source on the market.

Seller's Story

ALL ITEMS FOR SALE ARE DISCOUNTED DUE TO BUSINESS CLOSURE.... TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITIES!!! Sheffield Market is a real workshop for antiques, a market and a laboratory where we carry out restorations, silver plating... for unique pieces that we have passionately searched for years around the world, which you can purchase in complete safety. Our philosophy is based on the desire to continue the family tradition and the pursuit of selling always refined objects, original jewelry, curious accessories, unique services, and many tips.
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Christofle – Sauce boat with accompanying silver-plated plate – Louis XV style – France, 19th century
Refined sauce boat with original plate in silver-plated finish, made by the prestigious Maison Christofle, the historic Parisian manufactory founded in 1830 and a byword for excellence in French silverware.
The piece is distinguished by its elegant Louis XV (rocaille) design, with sinuous profiles, shaped edges and rich decoration of shells, scrolls and floral motifs, executed with great finesse.
The sauce boat features a double-arched handle with a prominent central shell element, while the plate rests on three decorated feet, a solution typical of high-end silverware intended for aristocratic table services.
A monogram is engraved on the body, testimony to private patronage and an additional point of interest for historical-collectible purposes.
The visible Christofle hallmark confirms authenticity and manufacturing quality of the piece.
A piece of great charm, ideal both for collectors of French silver from the 19th century and as a decorative piece for representation.
Manufacturing: Christofle
Item: Sauce boat with plate
Material: Silver-plated
Style: Louis XV / Rocaille
Period: 19th century
Country of origin: France
Hallmark: Christofle (visible, as in the photographs)
Decorations: Shells, scrolls, floral motifs
Customization: Engraved monogram
Conditions: Good overall condition; slight signs of wear and aging consistent with the era, no obvious breaks or repairs (see photos)
Insured shipping
________________________________________
Notes for collectors
Christofle is one of the most sought-after maisons in the European silverware scene; nineteenth-century pieces in the Louis XV style, complete with the original plate, are increasingly difficult to source on the market.

Seller's Story

ALL ITEMS FOR SALE ARE DISCOUNTED DUE TO BUSINESS CLOSURE.... TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITIES!!! Sheffield Market is a real workshop for antiques, a market and a laboratory where we carry out restorations, silver plating... for unique pieces that we have passionately searched for years around the world, which you can purchase in complete safety. Our philosophy is based on the desire to continue the family tradition and the pursuit of selling always refined objects, original jewelry, curious accessories, unique services, and many tips.
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Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
1010 g
Specific region of origin
Parigi
Number of objects
1
Material
Silverplated
Manufacturer/brand
Christofle
Country of origin
France
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
18 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
25 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
ItalyVerified
366
Objects sold
93.33%
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