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Hermitage Fine Art

346 - CHRISTOFLE ‘MALMAISON’ CUTLERY SET IN SOLID SILVER AND ITS T…
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Estimate €8,000 - €10,000
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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