Christofle. a seven piece centrepiece garniture.
Christofle. a seven piece centrepiece garniture.
Circa 1860-1880
Comprising seven pieces in silver-plated bronze; each with the distinctive panelled glass in the pattern that was supplied originally by Baccarat.
All Stamped & marked for Christofle. Each piece numbered also.
Comprising:
A large Jardiniere centrepiece:
27 inches (68.5cm) long, 9 inches (23cm) high 14.5 inches (37cm deep
A pair of comports with flower vases:
23 inches (58.5cm) high, 12 inches (30.5cm) diameter.
A pair of large comports with bowl dishes:
13 inches (33cm) high, 13 inches (33cm) diameter
A pair of
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Circa 1860-1880
Comprising seven pieces in silver-plated bronze; each with the distinctive panelled glass in the pattern that was supplied originally by Baccarat.
All Stamped & marked for Christofle. Each piece numbered also.
Comprising:
A large Jardiniere centrepiece:
27 inches (68.5cm) long, 9 inches (23cm) high 14.5 inches (37cm deep
A pair of comports with flower vases:
23 inches (58.5cm) high, 12 inches (30.5cm) diameter.
A pair of large comports with bowl dishes:
13 inches (33cm) high, 13 inches (33cm) diameter
A pair of
comports:
9 inches (23cm) high 11 inches (28cm) diameter
The illustrious & prolific silver manufacturing business of Christofle was founded as a result of the close relationship between brothers-in-law Charles Christofle (1805-63) and Joseph-Albert Bouilhet (1778-1837). As sole holder of the patents for gilding without mercury, Charles Christofle was the first to introduce electroplating of gold and silver to France. The company's utilisation of modern manufacturing techniques in the 19th century allowed them to produce large quantities of silver-plated tableware which in turn enabled them to invest and work collaboratively with artist producing many ambitious masterpieces & grand table services to further their reputation. consequently, they counted Napoleon III amongst their clientele.
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Dimensions
 long, 9 inches (23cm) high 14.5 inches (37cm deep A pair of comports with flower vases: 23 inches (58.5cm) high, 12 inches (30.5cm) diameter. A pair of large comports with bowl dishes:13 inches (33cm) high, 13 inches (33cm) diameterA pair of comports:9 inches (23cm) high 11 inches (28cm) diameterThe illustrious & prolific silver manufacturing business of Christofle was founded as a result of the close relationship between brothers-in-law Charles Christofle (1805-63) and Joseph-Albert Bouilhet (1778-1837). As sole holder of the patents for gilding without mercury, Charles Christofle was the first to introduce electroplating of gold and silver to France. The company's utilisation of modern manufacturing techniques in the 19th century allowed them to produce large quantities of silver-plated tableware which in turn enabled them to invest and work collaboratively with artist producing many ambitious masterpieces & grand table services to further their reputation. consequently, they counted Napoleon III amongst their clientele.){kind=link}