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135 - Charles Christofle, 1844-1847. RARE PART OF THE DESSERT SERV…
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Estimate €4,000 - €6,000
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Charles Christofle, 1844-1847. RARE PART OF THE DESSERT SERVICE FOR THE TABLE OF LOUIS-PHILIPPE IER, KING OF THE FRENCH, AND HIS FAMILY AT THE CHÂTEAU D'EU - THIRTY-SIX PIECES FOR TWELVE GUESTS. Engraved with the arms of the last King of the French, azure with three golden fleurs-de-lys and a silver label surmounted by a closed crown, on a background of tricoloured flags, with the sceptre and the hand of justice in saltire, and with the arms of the Princes of Orléans, azure with three golden fleurs-de-lys and a silver label, surrounded by the collars of the Order of Saint Michael and the Holy Spirit, surmounted by a crown of Prince of France. This set bears eloquent witness to the famous silverware commissioned by Charles Christofle to serve King Louis-Philippe at the Château d'Eu in Normandy. This set was intended for use at the table of Louis-Philippe I and his family at the Château d'Eu, his favourite family residence, where he twice welcomed Queen Victoria of England, sealing the First Entente Cordiale. Threaded model Gilt metal -Twelve dessert spoons, L.: 18.9 cm (2 with the King's coat of arms and 10 with the coat of arms of the Princes of Orléans) -Twelve dessert forks, L.: 18.2 cm (6 with the King's coat of arms and 6 with the coat of arms of the Princes of Orléans) -Twelve dessert knives with gilded blades: Six of the 1st model, L.: 20.4 cm (2 with the King's coat of arms and 4 with the coat of arms of the Princes of Orléans) Six of the 2nd model, L. 21.2 cm (all with the arms of the Princes of Orléans) Hallmarks: de maître for Charles Christofle circa 1844-1848, and de maître for the Christofle company, re-inscribed after 1862 on an older hallmark, with the CHRISTOFLE stamp, on the spoons and table forks. These pieces are listed in the State of Christofle Silverware taken out of the Palais d'Eu and sent to England to the d'Orléans family after the revolution of February 1848 (see illustration in appendix cat.). Provenance : -Louis-Philippe I, King of the French, at the Château d'Eu -his widow, Marie-Amélie, Queen of the French -his son, Louis d'Orléans, Duke of Nemours -his son, Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Alençon -by descent. XD
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About the sale Classic sale - Historical souvenirs
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Auction time 06/19/2026 at 2:00 PM
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