{"product_id":"christofle-stunning-6pc-19th-century-silver-plate-tea-set-in-near-new-condition","title":"Christofle:  Stunning 6pc. 19th Century Silver Plate Tea Set in Near New Condition !","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!--Christofle silver, French silversmith Christofle, Christofle tea set, 19th century silver plate, Christofle electroplating, Charles Christofle, Christofle royal patronage, Christofle Napoleon III, antique Christofle silver, Christofle craftsmanship, Christofle awards, Christofle exposition medals, Christofle Japonisme, Christofle mixed metal, Christofle guilloché, Christofle tea service, French silverware history, Christofle orfèvre, Christofle Second Empire, Christofle silver plate quality, Christofle Ottoman Sultan, Christofle Kaiser, Christofle vermeil, Christofle polychrome, antique silver tea set, Christofle 1844 exhibition, Christofle Henri de Ruolz, Christofle Elkington, Christofle luxury silver, Christofle decorative 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Napoleon III, antique Christofle silver, Christofle craftsmanship, Christofle awards, Christofle exposition medals, Christofle Japonisme, Christofle mixed metal, Christofle guilloché, Christofle tea service, French silverware history, Christofle orfèvre, Christofle Second Empire, Christofle silver plate quality, Christofle Ottoman Sultan, Christofle Kaiser, Christofle vermeil, Christofle polychrome, antique silver tea set, Christofle 1844 exhibition, Christofle Henri de Ruolz, Christofle Elkington, Christofle luxury silver, Christofle decorative arts--\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eChristofle Collection Gallia 6 piece 19th century silver plate tea set\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n p.MsoNormal\n\t{margin-top:0in;\n\tmargin-right:0in;\n\tmargin-bottom:12.0pt;\n\tmargin-left:0in;\n\tfont-size:12.0pt;\n\tfont-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;\n\t}\n.style1 {\n\tfont-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\tfont-size: medium;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!--Christofle silver, French silversmith Christofle, Christofle tea set, 19th century silver plate, Christofle electroplating, Charles Christofle, Christofle royal patronage, Christofle Napoleon III, antique Christofle silver, Christofle craftsmanship, Christofle awards, Christofle exposition medals, Christofle Japonisme, Christofle mixed metal, Christofle guilloché, Christofle tea service, French silverware history, Christofle orfèvre, Christofle Second Empire, Christofle silver plate quality, Christofle Ottoman Sultan, Christofle Kaiser, Christofle vermeil, Christofle polychrome, antique silver tea set, Christofle 1844 exhibition, Christofle Henri de Ruolz, Christofle Elkington, Christofle luxury silver, Christofle decorative arts--\u003e\n\u003c!--Christofle silver, French silversmith Christofle, Christofle tea set, 19th century silver plate, Christofle electroplating, Charles Christofle, Christofle royal patronage, Christofle Napoleon III, antique Christofle silver, Christofle craftsmanship, Christofle awards, Christofle exposition medals, Christofle Japonisme, Christofle mixed metal, Christofle guilloché, Christofle tea service, French silverware history, Christofle orfèvre, Christofle Second Empire, Christofle silver plate quality, Christofle Ottoman Sultan, Christofle Kaiser, Christofle vermeil, Christofle polychrome, antique silver tea set, Christofle 1844 exhibition, Christofle Henri de Ruolz, Christofle Elkington, Christofle luxury silver, Christofle decorative arts--\u003e\n\u003c!--Christofle silver, French silversmith Christofle, Christofle tea set, 19th century silver plate, Christofle electroplating, Charles Christofle, Christofle royal patronage, Christofle Napoleon III, antique Christofle silver, Christofle craftsmanship, Christofle awards, Christofle exposition medals, Christofle Japonisme, Christofle mixed metal, Christofle guilloché, Christofle tea service, French silverware history, Christofle orfèvre, Christofle Second Empire, Christofle silver plate quality, Christofle Ottoman Sultan, Christofle Kaiser, Christofle vermeil, Christofle polychrome, antique silver tea set, Christofle 1844 exhibition, Christofle Henri de Ruolz, Christofle Elkington, Christofle luxury silver, Christofle decorative arts--\u003e\n\u003c!--Christofle silver, French silversmith Christofle, Christofle tea set, 19th century silver plate, Christofle electroplating, Charles Christofle, Christofle royal patronage, Christofle Napoleon III, antique Christofle silver, Christofle craftsmanship, Christofle awards, Christofle exposition medals, Christofle Japonisme, Christofle mixed metal, Christofle guilloché, Christofle tea service, French silverware history, Christofle orfèvre, Christofle Second Empire, Christofle silver plate quality, Christofle Ottoman Sultan, Christofle Kaiser, Christofle vermeil, Christofle polychrome, antique silver tea set, Christofle 1844 exhibition, Christofle Henri de Ruolz, Christofle Elkington, Christofle luxury silver, Christofle decorative arts--\u003e\n\u003c!--Christofle silver, French silversmith Christofle, Christofle tea set, 19th century silver plate, Christofle electroplating, Charles Christofle, Christofle royal patronage, Christofle Napoleon III, antique Christofle silver, Christofle craftsmanship, Christofle awards, Christofle exposition medals, Christofle Japonisme, Christofle mixed metal, Christofle guilloché, Christofle tea service, French silverware history, Christofle orfèvre, Christofle Second Empire, Christofle silver plate quality, Christofle Ottoman Sultan, Christofle Kaiser, Christofle vermeil, Christofle polychrome, antique silver tea set, Christofle 1844 exhibition, Christofle Henri de Ruolz, Christofle Elkington, Christofle luxury silver, Christofle decorative arts--\u003e\n\u003c!--Christofle silver, French silversmith Christofle, Christofle tea set, 19th century silver plate, Christofle electroplating, Charles Christofle, Christofle royal patronage, Christofle Napoleon III, antique Christofle silver, Christofle craftsmanship, Christofle awards, Christofle exposition medals, Christofle Japonisme, Christofle mixed metal, Christofle guilloché, Christofle tea service, French silverware history, Christofle orfèvre, Christofle Second Empire, Christofle silver plate quality, Christofle Ottoman Sultan, Christofle Kaiser, Christofle vermeil, Christofle polychrome, antique silver tea set, Christofle 1844 exhibition, Christofle Henri de Ruolz, Christofle Elkington, Christofle luxury silver, Christofle decorative arts--\u003e\n\u003c!--Christofle silver, French silversmith Christofle, Christofle tea set, 19th century silver plate, Christofle electroplating, Charles Christofle, Christofle royal patronage, Christofle Napoleon III, antique Christofle silver, Christofle craftsmanship, Christofle awards, Christofle exposition medals, Christofle Japonisme, Christofle mixed metal, Christofle guilloché, Christofle tea service, French silverware history, Christofle orfèvre, Christofle Second Empire, Christofle silver plate quality, Christofle Ottoman Sultan, Christofle Kaiser, Christofle vermeil, Christofle polychrome, antique silver tea set, Christofle 1844 exhibition, Christofle Henri de Ruolz, Christofle Elkington, Christofle luxury silver, Christofle decorative arts--\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\nDirect from Paris:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA \nmagnificent 6pc. original French silver-plated tea set by France’s premier \nsilversmith “Christofle – Silversmith to the King”. The set includes a teapot, \ncoffee pot, sugar bowl, sugar shaker, cream pitcher and serving tray.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003eAll the pieces beat the Christofle hallmark (Collection Gallia) and each \nhas been professionally refinished to near new condition. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\nChristofle - The Democratization of Luxury in French Silversmithing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\nThe annals of French decorative arts are replete with names that evoke prestige, \ninnovation, and unparalleled craftsmanship. Among these, Christofle stands as a \ncolossus, a name synonymous with the highest quality silverware and the \ndemocratization of luxury through technological prowess. Yet, within the grand \nnarrative of this illustrious house, a distinct and equally significant chapter \nis reserved for Gallia. More than a mere subsidiary or a brand extension, Gallia \nserved as a crucible for artistic modernity, a testament to the material \ningenuity of the late 19th century, and a bridge between the artisan's hand and \nthe industrial age. The Christofle-Gallia collection, particularly its \ncelebrated silver-plated tea sets of the late 19th century, represents the apex \nof Christofle’s strategy to fuse cutting-edge electroplating technology with \navant-garde design, thereby creating a new, accessible, and distinctly modern \naesthetic for the burgeoning bourgeoisie while upholding the standards of \nquality and craftsmanship that had earned the parent company its royal warrants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \nGenesis of a Silver Empire:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\nThe story of Christofle begins not with a silversmith, but with a jeweler. In \n1831, Charles Christofle (1805-1863) took over the bijouterie-joaillerie \"Maison \nCalmette,\" which had been owned by his brother-in-law, and renamed it \"Société \nCharles Christofle et Cie\". While Christofle's early years were spent in the \ntraditional craft of jewelry making, his true genius lay in his ability to \nrecognize the potential of new technology. This was the mark of a \"visionary \nentrepreneur,\" a man who understood that the future of luxury would be shaped \nnot just by artisan skill, but by scientific advancement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\nThe pivotal moment came in 1842 and 1843 when Christofle secured the exclusive \nrights in France to the revolutionary patents for the galvanic process of \ngilding and silvering. These patents were held by two parties: the English firm \nElkington \u0026amp; Co., which had developed the technique in 1840 and 1842, and the \nFrench chemist Henri de Ruolz, who had filed his own patents in 1841 and 1842. \nBy acquiring these rights, Christofle gained a monopoly on what was then known \nas “argenterie électro-chimique” - a process that would forever alter the \nlandscape of silverware production.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\nThe galvanic or electroplating process worked by using an electric current to \ndeposit a thin, uniform layer of pure silver onto a base metal object, typically \ncopper or a copper alloy. Before this innovation, creating an object that looked \nlike silver required it to be made of solid silver (which was prohibitively \nexpensive for all but the wealthiest) or produced via the older, less durable \nmethod of Sheffield plate, which involved fusing silver to copper through heat \nand pressure. Electroplating offered a superior alternative: it was more \nprecise, more durable, and allowed for infinitely more intricate designs. As \nnoted by Audrey Gay-Mazuel, curator of the Christofle museum, Christofle applied \nthis technique first to pieces he bought from other makers before establishing \nhis own workshops in the heart of Paris. This allowed him to scale production \nwhile maintaining artistic control, effectively \"democratizing the art of the \ntable\". Christofle's aggressive defense of his patent rights through numerous \nlawsuits demonstrates the immense commercial value he placed on this \ntechnological advantage.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \nTriumph of Electroplating - Awards and Acclaim:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003eChristofle's gamble on technology paid off spectacularly. The public and \ncritical reception to his electroplated wares was immediate and effusive. In \n1844, he first exhibited pieces produced by the new process at the Exposition \ndes produits de l'industrie française in Paris. The exhibition was a triumph; \nthe firm was awarded a gold medal, and Charles Christofle himself received the \nprestigious Légion d'Honneur. This was not merely a commercial success but a \nstate-sanctioned validation of his industrial and artistic achievement. \nSubsequent exhibitions continued to shower Christofle with accolades. The firm \nearned further gold medals at the 1849 and 1851 exhibitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\nThis pattern of success continued through the second half of the nineteenth \ncentury, becoming a hallmark of the Christofle name. The firm participated with \nlarge stands at all the major international exhibitions and \"frequently winning \nmedals\". The 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris, a landmark event that \nshowcased the pinnacle of French industry and art, saw Christofle receive yet \nanother prestigious honor. Records from the period show that they were awarded \n\"deux grands prix et une médaille d'or\" (two grand prizes and a gold medal). \nThis relentless accumulation of awards underscores that Christofle's \nsilver-plated goods were not considered a cheap imitation of the real thing. \nRather, they were celebrated as a remarkable achievement in their own right, a \nnew art form enabled by modern science.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\nRoyal and Imperial Patronage - The Crown's Silversmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003eWhile technical innovation and public acclaim were vital, the ultimate \nmark of prestige for any French luxury house was royal patronage. Christofle \nachieved this pinnacle of status with astonishing speed. Shortly after his 1844 \nexhibition triumph, Charles Christofle was appointed “Fournisseur officiel du \nRoi Louis-Philippe” (Official Supplier to King Louis Philippe). This royal \nwarrant opened the doors to the highest echelons of power. This relationship \nwith the French monarchy was not a fleeting association. In 1855, following the \nestablishment of the Second Empire, the firm was elevated to “Fournisseur de \nl'Empereur” (Supplier to the Emperor), and Christofle became the designated \nsilversmith for Napoleon III. They supplied fine tableware for the emperor's \nvarious palaces and ministerial offices. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\nThe firm's royal connections extended far beyond France's borders, transforming \nit into a truly international purveyor of luxury. Christofle's exquisite pieces \nfound their way into the royal households of Europe and beyond. The firm became \nthe \"Imperial and Royal Court Supplier\" (*Kaiserlicher Hoflieferant*) and \nofficial silverware provider for the Kaiser of Germany, the royal households of \nthe Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Tsar of Russia, and the Ottoman Empire. The \nrelationship with the Ottoman Sultan was particularly notable. This extensive \nroyal patronage was not just a matter of prestige; it was a powerful business \nstrategy. The \"commercial success brought by the production of electroplated \nsilverware firmly established Christofle as France's leading manufacturer of \ngold and silverware in the second half of the 19th century\".\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\nChristofle’s19th-Century Tea Sets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003eOf all the objects produced by Christofle in the 19th century, the \nsilver-plated tea set stands as perhaps the most perfect expression of their \nphilosophy and craft. More than just functional vessels, these tea sets were the \nultimate status symbols of the burgeoning bourgeoisie and the aristocracy alike. \nThey were the centerpieces of the most intimate and performative domestic ritual \nof the era - the taking of tea. Christofle's tea sets were designed to be more \nthan beautiful; they were to be breathtaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\nThe 19th century was an era of stylistic ferment, and Christofle's designers \nwere at the forefront of every major movement. Early pieces reflected the \nrevived classicism of the Empire and Restauration periods, while later works \nembraced the naturalism and eclecticism of the Second Empire.\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEven in more traditional pieces, the \nquality of Christofle's craftsmanship is undeniable. This combination of high \nart and industrial process was at the heart of Christofle's mission. The firm's \nelectroplating process meant that a middle-class family with aspirations of \nrefinement could, for the first time, purchase a stunning tea service that, to \nthe untrained eye, looked almost indistinguishable from solid silver. Yet, \nChristofle did not seek to deceive. The quality of the plating, the thickness of \nthe silver deposit, and the meticulous care taken in finishing each piece meant \nthat their silver plate was not a cheap imitation but a luxurious object in its \nown right. The pieces were \"cheaper to manufacture and, therefore, more \naffordable to own,\" but they \"won instant acclaim\" for their beauty. Christofle \ndemocratized luxury not by making silver cheaper, but by making the appearance \nand feel of silver attainable, all while maintaining the highest standards of \ndesign. The tea set in the Victorian parlor was no longer just for brewing tea; \nit was a symbol that its owner had \"arrived.\"\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\nChristofle’s Legacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe \nhouse of Christofle represents a pivotal chapter in the history of decorative \narts. It is a story of a visionary entrepreneur who had the foresight to marry \nthe traditional craft of the silversmith with the revolutionary technology of \nthe Industrial Revolution. By securing the patents for electroplating, Charles \nChristofle did not just create a new product; he created a new market and a new \naesthetic. The glittering awards at the great international exhibitions \nconfirmed that his electroplated wares were not mere substitutes but celebrated \nworks of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\nThis success was crowned by the ultimate validation: royal and imperial \npatronage that stretched from the palaces of Paris to the courts of Istanbul and \nSt. Petersburg. The 19th-century tea service, in particular, became the \nquintessential expression of Christofle's achievement. Whether it was a \ntraditional piece for the French court or a mixed-metal Japonisme set for a \nwealthy collector, Christofle's tea sets elevated a daily ritual into an \nartistic performance. They embodied the democratization of luxury, allowing a \nnew, aspirational class to partake in the refinement of silverware. Christofle \nmastered the art of making the modern world feel timeless and the industrial \nfeel artisanal. In doing so, they ensured that their name would remain \"among \nthe most invaluable pieces of antiques available in the world today\".\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet \nComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis \nmagnificent 6-piece set includes a teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, sugar shaker, \ncream pitcher and serving tray.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAll \npieces are bear the appropriate Christofle, Collection Gallia, hallmarks and all \nhave been professionally refinished to near new condition. It is a magnificent \nexample of the quality and craftsmanship for which Christofle is international \nknown.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe stunning teapot if \nroughly 21.00cm. high to the top of the lid, 22.50cm. across from the tip of the \nspout to the outside of the handle and weights 885 grams.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003eIt is stamped “Christofle France Coll-Gallia” on the underside.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003eThe elegant sugar bowl is approximately 13.50cm. high to the top of the \nlid, 13.70cm. across to the outside of the handles and weighs 502 grams. It is \nalso stamped “Christofle France Coll-Gallia” on the underside.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003eThe dainty cream picture measures roughly 11.00 cm. in height to the top \nof the spout, 12.50cm. across from the tip of the spout to the outside of the \nhandle and weighs 268 grams. It is also stamped “Christofle France Coll-Gallia” \non the underside.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe sugar shaker \nstands approximately 15.50cm. high \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the \ntop of the lid, 7.00cm. across at its widest point and weighs 167 grams. It is \nalso stamped “Christofle France Coll-Gallia” on the underside. The magnificent \ncoffee pot stands roughly 25.00cm. high to the top of the lid, 18.50cm. across \nfrom the tip of the spout to the outside of the handles and weighs 928 grams. It \nis also stamped “Christofle France Coll-Gallia” on the underside.\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe sturdy serving tray measures \napproximately 58.00cm. in length to the outside of the handles, 41.50cm. wide \nand weighs 2,500 grams. It is stamped “Christofle France” “Collection Gallia” on \nthe underside of one of the handle.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"OnlineSilver.Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49267610124507,"sku":"CGal6pc-090926","price":3503.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1348\/2715\/files\/Christofle5pcsilverplateteaset-setcomplete-1.png?v=1788970363","url":"https:\/\/www.onlinesilver.store\/en-ca\/products\/christofle-stunning-6pc-19th-century-silver-plate-tea-set-in-near-new-condition","provider":"Estate-Sterling.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}