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137 - Charles Christofle, 1844-1847. RARE SUGAR TONGS FROM THE TAB…
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Estimate €200 - €300
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 arms of the princes of Orléans, azure with three fleurs-de-lys or with 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. 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 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
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Auction time 06/19/2026 at 2:00 PM
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