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six forks and six knives are arranged in a row on a tablea close up of a fork on a table with a gray backgroundsilver plated spoon with a floral design on it on a gray surfacea fork that is sitting on a tablea fork that is sitting on top of a tablesilver plated fork and spoon with engraved design on the handlean antique silver spoon with a design on it on a gray surfacea silver fork with a flower on it sitting on a table
Me Hubert Deloute - Amiens- Compiègne

87 - CHRISTOFLE – ‘EMPIRE’ model (GRATEBOESSE).
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Estimate €180 - €200
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Description
CHRISTOFLE – ‘EMPIRE’ model (GRATEBOESSE). Set of 12 silver-plated table forks. Each piece features a neoclassical design of ribbons, foliage, palmettes, water leaves, scrollwork and pine cones. The backs of the tines 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. 21.6 cm. In a green Christofle box (shows signs of wear). Box dimensions: H: 4 cm. L: 17 cm. W: 14 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 produced 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)
Auction location
Auction time 09/06/2026 at 10:00 AM
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