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Christofle history, Christofle electroplating, Christofle Art Deco, Christofle tea set, Art Deco tea set, silver plated tea set, Christofle Gallia, Christofle Malmaison, Christofle collection, antique Christofle, vintage Christofle, Christofle hallmark, Charles Christofle, Christofle royal patronage, Napoleon III silverware, Christofle awards, French silver plate, Christofle craftsmanship, Christofle flatware, Christofle dinanderie, Luc Lanel Christofle, Christian Fjerdingstad, Christofle Art Deco teapot, French Art Deco silver, luxury French silverware--\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspection Pieces Available Upon Request !\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eChristofle - Direct from Paris:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eThe birthplace of the Art Deco movement, a stunning 5-piece “Gatsby Era” original French Art Deco silver plated tea set by France’s premier silversmith “Christofle – Silversmith to the King”, in near new condition, circa 1920s. In the history of the decorative arts, few names carry the weight of Christofle. Founded in Paris in 1830 by a visionary jeweler named Charles Christofle, this maison transformed the very nature of silverware - not merely through aesthetic refinement, but through a technological revolution that democratized luxury and redefined the possibilities of metalwork. From the palaces of King Louis-Philippe and Emperor Napoleon III to the streamlined tea services of the Art Deco era, Christofle has consistently occupied the intersection of craftsmanship, innovation, and artistic avant-gardism. Its story is one of how a family enterprise became an ambassador of French art de vivre, equipping the grandest tables in Europe while simultaneously pioneering techniques that would influence industrial design for generations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: medium;\"\u003eExemplified for their foundational commitment to quality, their relationship with royalty and political power, the awards that cemented their reputation, their revolutionary electroplating processes, and their defining contributions to the Art Deco movement - particularly through the silver-plated tea sets that remain emblematic of interwar modernity; Christofle set the standard for French silversmithing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e Christofle - The Foundation of Craftsmanship and Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eCharles Christofle established his company in 1830 as a jeweler, but the decisive turn came in 1842 when he acquired the patents for silver and gold electroplating from the English firm Elkington \u0026amp; Co. and the French chemist Ruolz. This acquisition marked the birth of Christofle as a silversmithing enterprise, but it was the maison's unwavering commitment to quality that distinguished it from competitors who would soon flood the market with inferior electroplated goods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: medium;\"\u003eFrom its earliest years, Christofle established rigorous standards for its silver deposition. The thickness of the silver coating became - and remains - the defining measure of quality in silver-plated objects, and Christofle consistently applied the highest international standard. In 1845, Charles Christofle took the unprecedented step of inscribing his own goldsmith's hallmark on his products, a guarantee of provenance, title, and origin that was unusual for silver-plated goods. This hallmark distinguished Christofle's output from the anonymous wares of lesser manufacturers and signaled the maison's confidence in its own craftsmanship. These hallmarks are present on each of the pieces in this magnificent 5-piece set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe company's product range encompassed both sterling silver - always at the highest standard - and silver-plated metal, which offered the aesthetic pleasures of silver at a fraction of the cost. This dual approach was not a compromise but a strategic expansion of the market for fine tableware. Christofle's silver-plated pieces were not conceived as imitations of solid silver but as legitimate expressions of design excellence in their own right. The maison's technical expertise extended beyond simple plating: its workshops mastered the arts of gilding, patination, and the integration of silver with other materials such as ebony, ivory, and exotic woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: medium;\"\u003eBy the mid-nineteenth century, Christofle had assembled a team of highly skilled artisans capable of executing commissions of extraordinary complexity. The maison's ateliers produced everything from flatware and tea services to monumental sculptural works, including the reproduction of Michelangelo's “Pensieroso” and Puget's “Milon of Croton” through galvanoplasty - a testament to the technical ambition that animated the firm. This integration of artistic vision with industrial capability would become a defining characteristic of Christofle's identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e Christofle - Royal Patronage and Political Power:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eThe relationship between Christofle and the seats of power was established almost immediately after the introduction of electroplating. In the mid-1840s, King Louis-Philippe, the \"Citizen King,\" became one of the maison's first major royal clients, commissioning a complete service for the Château d'Eu. This commission was significant not merely for its prestige but for its demonstration that electroplated silverware was worthy of royal tables. The association with Louis-Philippe positioned Christofle as a supplier to the crown and opened doors to the highest echelons of European society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe transition to the Second Empire under Napoleon III brought Christofle even closer to the center of political power. In 1850, the maison was officially appointed supplier to Emperor Napoleon III, and in 1851, the emperor commissioned an extraordinary 4,000-piece service. The centerpiece of this monumental commission - a massive “epergne” or table ornament - was later acquired by the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, where it remains a testament to the grandeur of imperial dining . For their lavish receptions in Paris and Biarritz, Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie relied on Christofle to furnish their tables, and the maison became the official supplier to the imperial couple. The Malmaison collection, named after the emperor's beloved château, drew its inspiration from the Empire style, with its symmetrical motifs of water leaves and palmettes - a design language that spoke directly to the Napoleonic legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: medium;\"\u003eChristofle's royal clientele extended far beyond France. The maison received commissions from Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, the Tsar of Russia, the German Kaiser, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and Sultan Abdülaziz of the Ottoman Empire. The Royal House of Romania granted the workshop a supplier patent, and Christofle's silver graced the tables of monarchs across the continent. When the Third Republic was proclaimed in 1870, Christofle adapted seamlessly to the new political order, becoming the supplier to presidents and ministries. The Élysée Palace, the Luxembourg Palace, and the residence of the President of the National Assembly all maintained complete Christofle services, ensuring that the art of French dining would continue to be practiced at the highest levels of state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis sustained relationship with political power was not merely a matter of commercial opportunism. Christofle's ability to serve successive regimes - monarchy, empire, and republic - reflected the maison's understanding that fine silverware was an instrument of diplomacy and national prestige. The tables of the Élysée were not merely places to eat; they were stages for the performance of French cultural superiority, and Christofle was the indispensable provider of props.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e Christofle - Awards, Accolades, and International Recognition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eThe quality and innovation of Christofle's products were recognized through an extraordinary series of awards at national and international exhibitions throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Charles Christofle's participation in the Exhibition of Products of French Industry in 1839 inaugurated what would become a long tradition of exhibition success. At the 1844 Exposition des Produits de l'Industrie Française in Paris, the maison won a gold medal for its electroplated works - the first public recognition of the new technique's artistic potential. This award was followed by Charles Christofle's receipt of the Légion d'Honneur, a decoration that acknowledged his contribution to French industrial innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe 1855 Exposition Universelle brought further honors, with Christofle receiving a gold medal for its massive electroplating technique developed by Henri Bouilhet. This technique, which allowed for the production of large-scale electroformed pieces, was a significant advance over earlier methods and enabled Christofle to undertake commissions of unprecedented ambition. The maison's participation in international exhibitions continued throughout the second half of the nineteenth century, and it consistently won medals - a record of sustained excellence that few manufacturers could match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe awards were not merely decorative. Each medal brought increased visibility, new commissions, and opportunities to expand the business. The gold medals at Paris exhibitions, in particular, served as credentials that opened the doors of palaces and government ministries across Europe. By the turn of the twentieth century, Christofle's reputation as the preeminent French silversmithing house was firmly established, and its products were sought after by an international clientele that included not only royalty and aristocracy but also the grand hotels and luxury transportation companies that defined the era's cosmopolitan lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style2\"\u003eChristofle - The Electroplating Revolution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e The technological foundation of Christofle's success was its mastery of electroplating, a process that transformed the relationship between precious metal and everyday object. When Charles Christofle acquired the patents in 1842, he became the sole holder of the electroplating and electrolytic gilding rights in France for fifteen years. This monopoly gave the maison an enormous competitive advantage and allowed it to establish itself as the dominant force in the French silverware market before competitors could catch up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: medium;\"\u003eElectroplating, or “argenterie électro-chimique” as it was known, involved coating a base metal - typically copper, nickel, or a white metal alloy - with a thin layer of pure silver through electrolysis. The process was more durable and less harmful than traditional techniques, which often involved the use of mercury and other toxic substances. Crucially, electroplating made it possible to manufacture silverware on a massive scale, reducing costs and making fine tableware accessible to a much broader segment of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe implications of this technological shift were profound. Before electroplating, silverware was the exclusive preserve of the wealthy, as solid silver was prohibitively expensive for all but the elite. Christofle's silver-plated wares offered the same visual splendor and functional excellence at a fraction of the cost, democratizing the experience of dining with silver. This was not merely a commercial strategy but a cultural transformation. The art of the table, previously confined to aristocratic households, became available to the bourgeoisie, and Christofle positioned itself as the provider of this new democratic luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe electroplating process also enabled Christofle to undertake projects of a scale that would have been impossible with traditional techniques. The monumental sculptural works produced in the maison's ateliers - including the busts of Halévy and Rossini for the façade of the Imperial Academy of Music in Paris - demonstrated that electroforming could create works of art that rivaled the finest cast bronze. This integration of industrial technique with artistic ambition became a hallmark of Christofle's identity and positioned the maison as a laboratory for the decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e Christofle and the Art Deco Movement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eThe emergence of Art Deco in the years following the First World War presented Christofle with an opportunity to redefine its aesthetic identity. Under the leadership of Tony Bouilhet, who took the helm of the maison in 1930, Christofle embraced the modernist spirit and aligned itself with the most progressive artists and designers of the era. The appointment of Luc Lanel as artistic director in 1922 marked the beginning of a sustained engagement with Art Deco principles that would last until 1946.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: medium;\"\u003eAt the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes - the exhibition that gave Art Deco its name - Christofle exhibited at the Grand Palais and in a pavilion shared with Baccarat. The maison presented itself as \"the champion of modernity,\" collaborating with the leading representatives of the new style: Christian Fjerdingstad, Louis Sûe, André Mare, Paul Follot, André Grout, and Joseph-Élie Cazes. The guiding principles of these collaborations were \"sobriety of decoration and geometricization of forms\" - a decisive break with the historicism and organic ornamentation of the preceding decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Art Deco aesthetic at Christofle was characterized by streamlined shapes, clean lines, and a restrained approach to ornament. The “dinanderies” of this period, with their combinations of gold, silver, and colored patinas, represented a continuation of the maison's long-standing research into the coloration of silverware, now applied to distinctly modern forms. The influence of Italian designer Gio Ponti, whom Tony Bouilhet met in 1925, brought dynamic lines and a distinctive wit to Christofle's production, while Scandinavian influences introduced a cool elegance that resonated with the international taste of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e Christofle’s Art Deco Tea Sets:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eThe Art Deco tea sets produced by Christofle during this period – like this stunning 5-piece set - are among the most significant achievements of the maison's interwar production. These services typically featured geometric or streamlined forms, often with contrasting elements of black ebony or exotic wood. The “Tonnelet” model, designed by Danish silversmith Christian Fjerdingstad in 1933, exemplifies the Art Deco approach. Fjerdingstad worked with Christofle from 1924 to 1940 under Luc Lanel's guidance, and his designs represent a high point of the maison's Art Deco production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe “Gallia” collection, produced from the turn of the century through the 1930s, offers another perspective on Christofle's Art Deco tea services. A five-piece service from this collection, dating to the 1930s, demonstrates the Streamline Moderne style that emerged in the later years of the Art Deco period. The preservation of such services in excellent condition today testifies to the quality of Christofle's materials and craftsmanship; the absence of dents, bumps, or silver abrasion even after nearly a century of use is a testament to the maison's standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Art Deco tea sets produced by Christofle were significant not only for their formal innovations but for their role in disseminating modernist design to a broad public. Unlike the unique commissions for palaces and government ministries, these tea services were produced in series and sold through Christofle's retail network. They brought Art Deco principles into the homes of the bourgeoisie, making modernity an everyday experience rather than an elite preserve. The presence of such services in the grand hotels and luxury trains of the era - the Ritz, the Meurice, the Crillon, the Orient Express, and the Normandie - further embedded Art Deco design in the cultural imagination of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eThe Legacy of Christofle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eThe history of Christofle is a case study in how a family enterprise can transform an industry and shape the aesthetic culture of its time. From Charles Christofle's acquisition of the electroplating patents in 1842 to the Art Deco innovations of the 1920s and 1930s, the maison consistently positioned itself at the intersection of technology, artistry, and commerce. Its royal and imperial patronage - from Louis-Philippe to Napoleon III to the presidents of the Third Republic - demonstrated that fine silverware was an instrument of statecraft as much as a domestic amenity. Its awards at international exhibitions testified to the quality of its craftsmanship and the ambition of its technical research. Its revolutionary electroplating processes democratized access to fine tableware while maintaining the highest standards of quality. And its contributions to Art Deco - particularly the silver-plated tea sets that remain among the most collectible objects of the period - demonstrated that industrial production and artistic excellence could be reconciled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Christofle workshops continue to operate today, and the maison remains a symbol of French luxury and art de vivre. Its historical collections, housed in museums such as the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, serve as a record of nearly two centuries of design innovation. But perhaps the most enduring legacy of Christofle is the idea that everyday objects - a teapot, a fork, a tray - can be vehicles for beauty and meaning. In the hands of Christofle's artisans and designers, the humble act of pouring tea became an occasion for aesthetic experience, and the silver-plated tea set became a symbol of a world in which modernity and tradition, industry and craft, could coexist in elegant equilibrium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eSet Composition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eThis amazing 5-piece Art Deco tea set is a stunning example of the quality and craftsmanship for which the firm was internationally known.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt includes a teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, cream pitcher and serving tray.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eEach of the pieces have been professionally refinished to near new condition and each bears the appropriate “Orfevrerie Chrisotlfe” hallmarks and the “Christofle” stamp on its underside and each comes with its own anti-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e The teapot is roughly 17.00cm. in height to the top of the lid, 17.50cm. across from the tip of the spout to the outside of the handle and weighs 661 grams. The coffee pot is approximately 20.00cm. high to the top of the lid, 17.50cm. across from the tip of the spout to the outside of the handle and weighs 612 grams. The elegant sugar bowl is roughly 12.00cm. high to the top of the lid, 13.00cm. across to the outside of the handles and weighs 439 grams.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe dainty cream pitcher is 9.50cm high, 11.50cm. across from the tip of the spout to the outside of the handle and weighs 228 grams. The massive serving tray is 54.50cm. in length to the outside of the handles, 33.30cm. wide and weighs 2,100+ grams. 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