Charles Christofle, circa 1862 - Coffee pot - à décor de Fleur de Mauve & entrelacements - Silver-plated
Sublime and extremely rare “pre-Art Nouveau” piece, work of goldsmithing and tableware by Charles Christofle
- circa 1862.
Referenced, cataloged and highly sought-after model (present p. 77, No. 975 in the CHRISTOFLE commercial catalog of 1862 "Christofle & Cie manufacture in Paris. . . , rue de Bondy. . . ")
The Christofle house was founded in 1845 and passed on in 1863 upon the death of Charles Christofle to his son Paul.
This is therefore one of the latest achievements of the founder of the house.
It is also numbered, stamped "1088 194". under its lapel (see last photo)
This baluster coffee maker is magnificently beautiful.
It is in silver metal, plain and partially amati, offering a generous body on which a handle with knotted patterns and interlacing or interlacing clasps of great finesse and ivory stops takes hold. insulate your socket from any risk of heat.
Then, as if to stretch it and give it a little height, she wears a pretty frétel in the shape of a very delicate mauve flower, which sometimes enhances and crowns like the silhouette of a pretty Parisian. walking in the suburbs of the capital.
This extremely rare model from the second part of the 18th century, is a true collector's item from this prestigious house, it is hallmarked, under its base, with its silvering hallmark of good quality at 26, as well as its hallmark used between 1860 and 1935, period and initials of Charles Christofle, founder of the house (1805-1863)
It is also encrypted “C. I. ” on one of the two sides, in the center, on its main body.
Pieces from this period are extremely sought after due to their rarity.
It is in very good general condition, naturally patinated by its use and time, presenting a few scratches but nevertheless no silvering, even if it also presents some slight minor marks or traces of service shocks, mainly on the body, not altering nothing to her beauty and very legitimate considering her 162 years.
Do not hesitate to consult all the attached photos, in perfect description, since it is sold as presented.
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N. B. SELLER:
- LITTLE +: Do not hesitate to see ALL THE PHOTOS for a complete description and discovery of this object.
-GOOD TO KNOW: The items offered will be shipped from Portugal or France (depending on their location or warehousing) , in very carefully prepared packages and sent with registered tracking and delivered against signature.
-ABOUT: These are personal items, put up for sale, following a move.
I slip, among my various lots, without links between them, some RARE PIECES OF ART from an inherited collection, a great opportunity for any lover of beautiful objects to treat themselves.
-TIP: Don’t hesitate to CONSULT my other articles or FOLLOW ME.
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Sublime and extremely rare “pre-Art Nouveau” piece, work of goldsmithing and tableware by Charles Christofle
- circa 1862.
Referenced, cataloged and highly sought-after model (present p. 77, No. 975 in the CHRISTOFLE commercial catalog of 1862 "Christofle & Cie manufacture in Paris. . . , rue de Bondy. . . ")
The Christofle house was founded in 1845 and passed on in 1863 upon the death of Charles Christofle to his son Paul.
This is therefore one of the latest achievements of the founder of the house.
It is also numbered, stamped "1088 194". under its lapel (see last photo)
This baluster coffee maker is magnificently beautiful.
It is in silver metal, plain and partially amati, offering a generous body on which a handle with knotted patterns and interlacing or interlacing clasps of great finesse and ivory stops takes hold. insulate your socket from any risk of heat.
Then, as if to stretch it and give it a little height, she wears a pretty frétel in the shape of a very delicate mauve flower, which sometimes enhances and crowns like the silhouette of a pretty Parisian. walking in the suburbs of the capital.
This extremely rare model from the second part of the 18th century, is a true collector's item from this prestigious house, it is hallmarked, under its base, with its silvering hallmark of good quality at 26, as well as its hallmark used between 1860 and 1935, period and initials of Charles Christofle, founder of the house (1805-1863)
It is also encrypted “C. I. ” on one of the two sides, in the center, on its main body.
Pieces from this period are extremely sought after due to their rarity.
It is in very good general condition, naturally patinated by its use and time, presenting a few scratches but nevertheless no silvering, even if it also presents some slight minor marks or traces of service shocks, mainly on the body, not altering nothing to her beauty and very legitimate considering her 162 years.
Do not hesitate to consult all the attached photos, in perfect description, since it is sold as presented.
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N. B. SELLER:
- LITTLE +: Do not hesitate to see ALL THE PHOTOS for a complete description and discovery of this object.
-GOOD TO KNOW: The items offered will be shipped from Portugal or France (depending on their location or warehousing) , in very carefully prepared packages and sent with registered tracking and delivered against signature.
-ABOUT: These are personal items, put up for sale, following a move.
I slip, among my various lots, without links between them, some RARE PIECES OF ART from an inherited collection, a great opportunity for any lover of beautiful objects to treat themselves.
-TIP: Don’t hesitate to CONSULT my other articles or FOLLOW ME.
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