Christofle - Cutlery set for 12 (72) - Japon - Silverplated - Art Nouveau

Silver-plated Cutlery Set – Christofle, Model Japonais 72 pcs

Complete service for 12 in original cases – ca. 4.9 kg – France

A beautifully preserved Christofle silver-plated cutlery set in the elegant Japonais pattern, presented in its original fitted Christofle cases.
The set is complete for 12 persons and includes the following pieces:

Contents total 72 pieces + 4 boxes

12 table forks – 21 cm
12 table spoons – 21 cm

12 table / entremet forks – 15.8 cm
12 entremet / dessert spoons – 15.5 cm
12 entremet / breakfast knives – 19 cm

12 coffee / moka spoons – 12.5 cm

4 original boxes

Total weight: approx. 4.9 kg

Condition
All pieces are in very good condition, with only minimal signs of use.
The silver plate shines beautifully, and the four original Christofle presentation cases are also in very nice condition.

About the model – Japonais
The Japonais pattern is a refined, understated design typical of Christofle’s early 20th-century aesthetic influenced by the Japonisme movement, which swept through Europe from the late 19th century.
This pattern is characterised by:

clean, elongated lines,
soft geometric outlines,
a subtle stylised “tapered shield” terminal typical for Japonisme-inspired designs.

It is a rarely seen pattern, less common on the market than Christofle’s classic Marly, Spatours or America designs, making complete services especially desirable.

About Christofle

Founded in Paris in 1830, Christofle is one of the world’s most prestigious silversmiths. Using the innovative electroplating technique they patented in 1842, they supplied royal courts and luxury hotels worldwide.
Christofle pieces are known for:

exceptional quality of silver plating,

durable construction,

refined French design,

long-standing collectible value.

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