Antique 20th Century French Silver Butter Dishes from Christofle, Paris, 1890s, Set of 8

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Description

Antique 20th Century French fine French solid silver butter service by Christofle & Cie, Paris, comprising four flower-form butter dishes … Read more Antique 20th Century French fine French solid silver butter service by Christofle & Cie, Paris, comprising four flower-form butter dishes with gilded interiors, accompanied by four matching solid silver & gilt butter knives. The dishes are beautifully modelled as open blossoms with radiating petal decoration and richly gilded centres, creating a striking contrast against the polished silver.

The set is presented in its original fitted case, lined in cream. The elegant naturalistic design reflects the refined French tableware produced by Christofle during the late 19th to early 20th century. A charming and decorative breakfast or luncheon service, combining sculptural floral design with practical use, and retaining its original presentation case.

CONDITION

In Great Condition - Light wear to the gilding in the flower blossom. Please refer to photographs.

SIZE

Dishes:
Height: 1 cm // 0.39 inches
Diameter: 8 cm // 3.15 inches
Weight: 152 g

Knives:
Height: 12.75 cm // 5.02 inches
Width: 1.7 cm // 0.67 inches
Depth: 2 cm // 0.79 inches
Weight: 65 g See less