Christofle - Table service (3) - Silverplated

Refined table service signed Christofle in a rectangular cartouche characterized by a clean and elegant design, produced by the renowned Parisian house (Modernist / Art Deco). The set consists of 3 coordinated pieces.

1. Jug / Creamer: Slender line with an elegant offset ergonomic handle.

- Height: 15 cm
- Base diameter: 10 cm
- Maximum width (including handle): 16 cm

2. Container with a hole in the lid: Ideal as a sugar shaker, jam jar, or honey pot (prepped for a spoon/dispenser).

3. Closed container: Perfect as a sugar bowl (for sachets or granules), cheese keeper, or multi-use table container.

- Total height (including lids and knobs): 10.5 cm
- Maximum width (with handles): 16.8 cm
- Base diameter: 11.3 cm
- Top opening diameter: 9.3 cm

Total weight: 2.170 kg

Maison Christofle Paris: History and Prestige
Founded in Paris in 1830 by Charles Christofle, the Maison Christofle is the supreme symbol of goldsmithing, luxury, and the French art de vivre in the world.

Its historical significance arises from the great industrial revolution of 1842, when Christofle acquired exclusive patents for electroplating silversmithing and gilding. This innovation allowed the manufacture to produce objects of the highest quality and extraordinary brilliance, ensuring silver’s durability for everyday forms and uses.

During the 19th and 20th centuries, Christofle became the official supplier to Emperor Napoleon III, European royal courts, as well as prestigious luxury hotels, shipping companies (such as the transatlantic liner Normandie), and fine dining.

Even today, owning a Christofle-branded piece means choosing an object of high craftsmanship, historical significance, and timeless design.

Condition: The set is presented in excellent overall condition, solid, structurally intact, and ready for use or display. As vintage and used items, they show the normal and slight signs of time and use: very light dents, slight scratches, and natural surface patinas due to washing and use (as visible in the detailed photos). The silverware is externally polished, with beautiful luster and splendid overall aesthetic appeal.