Hermitage Fine Art
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CHRISTOFLE ‘MALMAISON’ CUTLERY SET IN SOLID SILVER AND ITS T…
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346
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CHRISTOFLE ‘MALMAISON’ CUTLERY SET IN SOLID SILVER AND ITS T…
See original version (French)
Estimate €8,000 - €10,000
Voluntary lot
Description
CHRISTOFLE ‘MALMAISON’ CUTLERY SET IN SOLID SILVER AND ITS TRAY, 91 PIECES
Empire-style cutlery set, the handles adorned with a frieze of laurel leaves and a palmette at the tip, comprising:
8 large knives (L. 24 cm, 620 g)
8 knives (L. 22.5 cm, 612 g)
8 knives (L. 19 cm, 501 g)
8 large forks (L. 20.5 cm, 701 g)
8 forks (L. 19 cm, 596 g)
8 dessert forks (L. 16.5 cm, 400 g)
8 large spoons (L. 20.5 cm, 834 g)
8 spoons (L. 19 cm, 647 g)
6 spoons (L. 17 cm, 342 g)
8 dessert spoons (L. 13.5 cm, 291 g)
8 teaspoons (L. 10 cm, 130 g)
4 serving items: cake server (L. 27.5 cm, 150 g), serving spoon (L. 25 cm, 134 g), sauce ladle (L. 18 cm, 94 g) and fish serving fork (L. 25.5 cm, 111 g)
with a rectangular tray featuring a laurel leaf frieze (28 x 35 cm, 1,200 g)
Hallmarks: ‘STERLING 925’, ‘Minerve’, signed ‘CHRISTOFLE’ and maker’s mark
total gross weight: 7,363 g (including the platter)
In a green Christofle ‘Impérial’ chest with four drawers lined with anti-tarnish fabric
At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale
DESIGN & JEWELLERY: RUSSIAN AND EUROPEAN JEWELLERY, SILVERWARE AND PORCELAIN, LEATHER GOODS AND LUXURY CLOTHING, OBJECTS OF ART
Auction location
Auction time
10/28/2026 at 2:30 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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