Christofle - Cutlery set for 12 (131) - Printania - Silverplated

CHRISTOFLE – 131-PIECE SILVER-PLATED FLATWARE SET, PRINTANIA MODEL, SERVICE FOR 12 WITH DRAWER CHEST

DESCRIPTION

The Printania model is an iconic Art Nouveau pattern, created by the Christofle house in 1923 at the request of the Printemps department stores restaurant. From its tremendous success at its debut, this model was included in the official house catalog the following year, in 1924, to become a timeless and iconic classic of tableware.

This significant 131-piece flatware set in silver plate allows service for 12 guests, enhanced by a complete set of accompanying service pieces. The pieces bear Christofle hallmarks as well as blades engraved with the brand name. All of it is presented and delivered in a pristine, high-quality fitted case with storage drawers.

LOT COMPOSITION

131-piece silver-plated flatware set for 12 guests, including:

DINNER CUTLERY (120 PIECES):
- 12 dinner knives: 25 cm
- 12 dinner spoons: 20.5 cm
- 12 dinner forks: 20.5 cm
- 12 fish knives: 20.8 cm
- 12 fish forks: 18.8 cm
- 12 oyster forks: 15 cm
- 12 cheese/dessert knives: 20.5 cm
- 12 dessert/entremets spoons: 18.2 cm
- 12 dessert/entremets forks: 18.2 cm
- 12 tea/coffee spoons: 14 cm

SERVICE PIECES (11 PIECES):
- 1 carving service set (2 pieces): knife 32.5 cm, fork 28.5 cm
- 1 ragout service set (2 pieces): spoon and fork 24.5 cm
- 1 salad service set (2 pieces): spoon and fork 26 cm
- 1 fish service set (2 pieces): knife 28.5 cm, fork 22.5 cm
- 1 cake slice: 26 cm
- 1 sauce spoon: 18.4 cm
- 1 ladle: 31.5 cm

CHARACTERISTICS

- Silversmith / Artist: Christofle
- Model: Printania
- Era / Style: Art Nouveau (model created in 1923, added to the catalog in 1924)
- Materials: Silver-plated metal (handles and flatware), stainless steel (knife blades)
- Halls / Markings: Christofle hallmarks on all pieces, blades engraved with the brand
- Case: pristine, high-quality fitted chest with drawers
- Total weight excluding case: 13.9 kg
- Total weight with case: 25 kg

CONDITION

Excellent overall condition. The set shows visible signs of use with scratches and retains a very bright, lustrous finish.