Christofle - Rechaud - 372954 - Silverplated - Napoléon III, plate warmer.

Christofle warming stand – Silver-plated – 2 handles – With two main pieces: the base, circulary pierced, and the removable upper tray
Elegant Christofle warming stand in silver-plated metal, resting on four feet, with two side handles and its perforated inner liner.

Authentic piece bearing its original hallmarks.

Description
Brand: Christofle
Model number: 372954. This allows dating the piece’s manufacture precisely between 1865 and 1875.
Punctuation visible under the base: a square punch with the number 31, indicating the high-purity silver standard specific to the house and the official mark of the master goldsmith CC (Charles Christofle) surrounding a balance. A small circular workshop control mark is also present.
Silver-plated
Two elegant handles with foliate decoration
Four round feet ensuring excellent stability
Estimated period: second half of the 19th century (1865-1875)

Fine workmanship, typical of the Christofle house, combining elegance and functionality.

Dimensions
Height: approx. 11 cm
Total length with handles: approx. 30 cm

Condition:
Structure: good overall condition, the feet and handles are perfectly stable and robust.
Appearance: piece preserved in its original patina with a beautiful antique patina; it shows minor oxidation marks and small superficial signs of use visible on the upper tray and along the borders (for purists, very small deformation underneath the reverse side of the upper tray which does not affect its position on the warmer).

Founded in 1830, Christofle is a worldwide reference in luxury French silverware, renowned for the quality of its silver plating and its timeless design.