Direct from Paris, A Stunning Louis XVI 9pc. Sterling Silver Table Service Set by France's Premier Silversmith "Christofle", Silversmith to the Aristocracy of Europe, Includes 2 Vegetable Servers, 1 Round Serving Platter, 1 Oval Serving Platter, 1 Gravy / Sauce Boat and 3 Wine Bottle Coasters,Circa 1900s. Internationally Known Brand and Recognizable Quality, Each Piece in this Spectacular Set has Been Hand Crafted to the Highest of International Standards, An Ultra Luxurious Addition to Any Finely Set Table, Stately Original FrenchElegance and Style and Outstanding Value for Money.
Founded in 1830, Christofle is famed for their elegant, traditional styling and legendary quality. As "Silversmith to the King" Christofle has been France's premier supplier of fine silver since the days of Louis-Philippe. In 1842, Christofle was authorized to stamp their hallmark on tableware and flatware to guarantee the quality of their products. Working exclusively in the multi-patented Sterling Silver of the highest quality, the Christofle artisans skillfully handcraft each piece with the fine workmanship that has made this brand a legend; renowned for their elegant styling and the legendary quality of their products. This amazing set is an exemplary testimony of their excellence and is in near new condition.
The covered vegetable server is approximately 13 cm. in height to the top of the lid, roughly 35 cm. in length to the tips of the handles, 25 cm. in diameter and weighs 1,311 Grams. It is stamped with the Christofle sterling silver hallmark as well as the French government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 925 sterling silver. It comes with its own anti-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage. The second uncovered vegetable server is approximately 5.50 cm. in height, roughly 35 cm. in length to the tips of the handles, 25 cm. in diameter and weighs 896 Grams. It is stamped with the Christofle sterling silver hallmark as well as the French government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 925 sterling silver. It comes with its own anti-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage. The round serving platter is approximately 33 cm. in diameter and weighs 900 Grams. It is stamped with the Christofle sterling silver hallmark as well as the French government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 925 sterling silver. It comes with its own anti-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage. The oval serving platter is approximately 49.50 cm. in length, roughly 31.50 cm. wide at its widest point and weighs 1,260 grams. It is stamped with the Christofle sterling silver hallmark as well as the French government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 925 sterling silver. It comes with its own anti-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage. The sauce / gravy boat with presentation platter is approximately 23.50 cm. in length, roughly 15.50 cm. wide at its widest point and weighs 698 grams. It is stamped with the Christofle sterling silver hallmark as well as the French government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 925 sterling silver. It comes with its own anti-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage. Each of the three wine bottle coasters is approximately 15.50 cm. in diameter and weighs 160 Grams. Each is stamped with the Christofle sterling silver hallmark as well as the French government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 925 sterling silver. Each comes with its own anti-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage.
