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A rare and whimsical silver-plated table lighter by Christofle of Paris, dating to the late 19th century and crafted in …
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A rare and whimsical silver-plated table lighter by Christofle of Paris, dating to the late 19th century and crafted in a playful spherical form with three removable fittings. Echoing the form of novelty table lighters popular in the 1880s—such as those by Richard Hodd & Son—this sculptural object rests on orb feet and features finely turned stoppers, which may have originally held matches or tobacco.
Engraved with an elegant monogram and marked “CHRISTOFLE” with French hallmarks, this piece marries function with fantasy, transforming a utilitarian object into a statement of design. The gleaming mirrored surface and abstract symmetry lend it a timeless, almost space-age feel—decades ahead of its time.
An ideal conversation piece for a collector of antique silver, smoking accessories, or French decorative arts.
Dimensions:
Approx. 3.25” H x 3” W x 3” D
Style:
Aesthetic Movement, French, Novelty Silver
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Circa 1880
Maker:
Christofle, Paris
Color:
Silver
Materials:
Silver Plate
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- Dimensions
- 3ʺW × 3ʺD × 3.25ʺH
- Styles
- Aesthetic Movement
- French
- Brand
- Christofle
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silverplate
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Light surface wear and minor dings consistent with age. The original stoppers show slight bending, typical for a piece of … moreLight surface wear and minor dings consistent with age. The original stoppers show slight bending, typical for a piece of this age, but remain functional. less
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