COLLIN DU BOCAGE
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Charles Christofle, 1844-1847.
RARE SUGAR TONGS FROM THE TAB…
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136
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Charles Christofle, 1844-1847.
RARE SUGAR TONGS FROM THE TAB…
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
Charles Christofle, 1844-1847.
RARE SUGAR TONGS FROM THE TABLE OF LOUIS-PHILIPPE IER, KING OF THE FRENCH, AND HIS FAMILY AT THE CHÂTEAU D'EU
Engraved with the coat of arms of the last king of the French, azure with three golden fleurs-de-lys with a silver label surmounted by the closed crown, on a background of tricoloured flags, with the sceptre and the hand of justice in saltire.
Threaded model
Gilt metal
Length: 16 cm
Hallmarks: de maître for Charles Christofle circa 1844-1848 with the CHRISTOFLE stamp.
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 cat. annex).
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
Auction location
Auction time
06/19/2026 at 2:00 PM
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