Alfenide Christofle - Cutlery set (102) - Art Deco - Silverplate

Alfenide, also called white metal, is a silver-like metal alloy that Halphen brothers made known in 1850. The name is derived from the name of the inventors Charles Halphen & Bros, French chemists and goldsmiths in the 19th century with the addition of the suffix -ide. The Alfenide factory was bought in 1880 by Christofle and named "Orfèvrerie Gallia". Cutlery set of 102 pieces in silver metal, Metal Blanc brand, France. The set consists of: 18 large spoons 18 large forks 18 coffee spoons 12 dessert spoons 12 dessert forks 12 knife holders 12 dessert knives made by A. Duparquez Fabricant-Joailliers Liège Total weight: 6,460 g In order to avoid any misunderstanding, please see the photos to draw your own conclusion. Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking