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six silver spoons are lined up in a row on a gray surfacesilverware in a case with red velvet lining and a red velvet lininga close up of a spoon on a table with a white backgrounda close up of a spoon on a table with a white backgroundan old black suitcase sitting on top of a white tablean image of a close up of a red box with a logo on ittwo spoons and a spoon rest in a red boxsix silver spoons in a red case on a tablesix spoons in a case with a red velvet lining
Me Hubert Deloute - Amiens- Compiègne

83 - CHRISTOFLE – ‘EMPIRE’ model (GRATEBOESSE).
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Estimate €100 - €150
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Description
CHRISTOFLE – ‘EMPIRE’ model (GRATEBOESSE). Set of 12 silver-plated ice cream spoons. Each piece features a neoclassical design of ribbons, foliage, palmettes, water leaves, scrollwork and pine cones. The backs of the spoons form a diamond shape embellished with scrolls and small flowers; the interior of the diamonds features the so-called “gratteboessé” finish. Hallmarks of the silversmith’s house: (“CC” and scales), used between 1844 and 1935. Signatures in full: “CHRISTOFLE”. L. 12.5 cm. In a custom-shaped box from Christofle, covered in black leather (shows signs of wear). Box dimensions: H: 4.5 cm. L: 14.5 cm. W: 14.5 cm. Produced over a period of approximately five years, between 1908 and 1913, this is a rare model in the company’s output. The technique known as ‘gratteboessé’ was intended to create a matt finish within each diamond. However, this model did not meet with the expected success and was therefore replaced by the ‘Malmaison’ model (which is still in production today).
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About the sale Live only: auction of silverware and goldsmith’s work, at 10.00 (lots 1 to 99) and 14.00 (lots 104 to the end)
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Auction time 09/06/2026 at 10:00 AM
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