CHRISTOFLE

The illustrious & prolific silver manufacturing business of Christofle was founded as a result of the close relationship between brothers-in-law Charles Christofle (1805-63) and Joseph-Albert Bouilhet (1778-1837). As sole holder of the patents for gilding without mercury, Charles Christofle was the first to introduce electroplating of gold and silver to France. The company's utilisation of modern manufacturing techniques in the 19th century allowed them to produce large quantities of silver-plated tableware which in turn enabled them to invest and work collaboratively with artist producing many ambitious masterpieces & grand table services to further their reputation. consequently, they counted Napoleon III amongst their clientele.

christofle - exhibitions of 1884 and 1900: a pair of massive "magnum" french silver-gilt mounted cut-glass claret jugs, christofle, paris, circa 1884

christofle, a rare pair of french solid-silver comports.

£28,500

christofle - a silver plated bronze sculptural group of a cockerel and a chicken

£3,800

an antique silvered-bronze centerpiece and candelabra garniture.

£22,000