Prestige Flatware Service with Marly Pattern for 18 from Christofle, 1897, Set of 154

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Very rare masterpiece of French silversmithing in its original case: this majestic Christofle Marly pattern flatware set, crafted for the … Read more Very rare masterpiece of French silversmithing in its original case: this majestic Christofle Marly pattern flatware set, crafted for the grand tables of the Belle Époque. Created in 1897, the Marly motif is one of the House's most refined, embodying French virtuosity, the abundance of rocaille scrolls, and the festive spirit of aristocratic homes.

Originating from a French château, this exceptional set comprises 154 pieces, enough to create a complete table setting for 18 people. All the pieces are original, meticulously preserved in their authentic case marked Christofle & Cie – Manufacture d’Orfèvrerie à Paris (Christofle & Cie – Silversmiths' Manufacture in Paris). A family heirloom, designed to last for centuries, ready to grace a contemporary table or the living rooms of a private collection.

Key Features
• Manufacturer: Christofle
• Model: Marly
• Period: Late 19th century – circa 1897
• Composition: 154 pieces (complete service) for 18 place settings arranged on 4 tiers.

• Material: Christofle silver-plated metal, authentic hallmarks
• Case: Original red velvet box, marked Christofle & Cie – Manufacture d’Orfèvrerie à Paris (Goldsmiths' Manufacture in Paris)
• Provenance: French château
• Condition: Remarkably well-preserved, complete and harmonious set
• Style: Rococo, Belle Époque, French luxury

An aristocratic heritage. The Marly model is one of Christofle's most prestigious designs. Inspired by the gardens of Louis XIV's Château de Marly, it embodies the freshness of arabesques, the dance of foliage, and the grace of late Rococo. At the end of the 19th century, only the most refined tables could accommodate such a service, a symbol of opulence and modernity. Why this piece is exceptional:

Complete service for 18 people, extremely rare in this condition and case configuration.
Original case, a precious testament to its provenance.
Significant heritage value: perfect for a home, a collection, a prestigious guesthouse, or a formal dining table.

Set on a large table, the Marly pattern transforms a dinner into a ceremony.
Displayed in a library or cabinet of curiosities, the case immediately evokes the art of living of great French families—a touch of history ready to be reborn.
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