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Me Hubert Deloute - Amiens- Compiègne

70 - CHRISTOFLE – ‘EMPIRE’ model (GRATEBOESSE).
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Estimate €300 - €500
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Description
CHRISTOFLE – ‘EMPIRE’ model (GRATEBOESSE). Silver-plated cutlery set comprising 12 pieces of table cutlery (12 forks and 12 spoons, making a total of 24 pieces). Each piece features a neoclassical decoration 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 workshop: (“CC” and scales), used between 1844 and 1935. Signatures in full: “CHRISTOFLE”. L.: 21.5 cm. Length of spoons: 18.5 cm. Shows signs of wear (some chipping, scuffing). In a black leather-lined case by E. Bader, Besançon (shows signs of wear). Case dimensions: H: 8.5 cm. L: 40 cm. D: 31 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 achieve 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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