Christofle - Cutlery set for 12 (22) - Silverplated

Title: Rare Antique French Silver-Plated Master Cutlery Set (22 Pieces) - Production Christofle / Alfénide - Art Nouveau Era (c. 1900-1915)

Description:
Presenting a magnificent, highly luxurious, and heavy antique French silver-plated cutlery set from the legendary world-renowned manufacture Christofle, under their prestigious premium brand Alfénide (Paris). Crafted during the elegant Art Nouveau period (circa 1900-1915), this collector's set is beautifully preserved in its two original separate vintage presentation boxes.

EXACT SET COMPOSITION (22 PIECES TOTAL):

• LOT 1: Master Dining Knives (1 Box / 11 Pieces)
- 11 Massive, heavy dinner knives with deeply embossed Baroque handles and mirror-polished stainless steel blades (Length: 24 cm). One knife is positioned vertically in the photographs to clearly demonstrate the authenticity stamps.

• LOT 2: Dessert & Pastry Forks (1 Box / 11 Pieces)
- 11 Exquisite three-pronged dessert/pastry forks with matching elegant handles (Length: 16 cm).

Design & Craftsmanship:
Both sets feature a matching breathtaking Baroque / Louis XV pattern (Modèle Feuillage) with highly detailed embossed rocailles and acanthus leaves.

Hallmarks & Authenticity:
The knife blades are deeply stamped with the official historical "ALFÉNIDE" maker's mark. The forks feature the official French state guarantee hallmark for heavy micro-plated silver, alongside the famous diamond-shaped master silversmith mark containing the iconic "Goat Head" (monogram used exclusively by Christofle / Alfénide after 1888).

Condition:
100% Mint, immaculate antique showroom condition! The silver plating is fully intact with an incredible mirror-like factory shine and absolutely no wear. The original vintage storage boxes are beautifully preserved with functioning metal closures.

Shipping: Fast and secure shipping across Europe with professional bulletproof, triple-layer protective packaging.