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A vintage Christofle of Paris large coaster trivet commemorating the Farmers Généraux, a 17th and 18th century tax collecting organization …
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A vintage Christofle of Paris large coaster trivet commemorating the Farmers Généraux, a 17th and 18th century tax collecting organization charged with collecting duties on behalf of the King of France. The crisp marks on this piece are copies of the punches used between 1677 to 1789 by the Fermiers Generaux of the Ancient Régime to indicate taxes paid.
The trivet retains its original fitted box and is in very good condition, measuring 5.13 in. diameter with a backing of black felt encircling the Christofle marks above the company's knight chess figure with O and C, a quality mark used from 1983. The box remains intact but the upper lid is discolored, as if it was cleaned too aggressively. The box measures 7 in. W x 7 in. L x 1.25 in. H.
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- Dimensions
- 5.13ʺW × 5.13ʺD × 0.13ʺH
- Styles
- French
- Brand
- Christofle
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silverplate
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
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