1870's Silver Plated Christofle Housewife 24 Piece Cutlery Set For 6 Persons In Original Box

Antique Christofle Housewife 24 piece cutlery set for 6 persons comprising 6 table forks and spoons and 6 dessert forks and spoons.

The silver-plated flatware is modelled in a variation of Chinon pattern (otherwise known as “Filet” or “Vieux Paris”) with raised ridging around the edges – the difference from Chinon being the lack of shoulders.

One of the dessert spoons is in a slightly different style of the Spatours pattern.

The set comes in its original leather presentation case that has a brass carry handle and Christofle & Cie trademark to the interior of the lid.

Wonderful set from the most famous French silversmith company.

Made by Christofle, Paris, France, c. 1870s

2414 g
Box – 30 x 24.5 x 6 cm
6 table spoons – 21.5 cm
6 table forks – 21.5 cm
6 dessert spoons – 18.5 cm
6 dessert forks – 18.5 cm

Excellent antique condition. Some very light wear to cutlery and scuffing to box appropriate to age and use; one dessert spoon has two tiny dings to bowl; one of the dessert spoons has a bowl that is set lower than on the other spoons; the Spatours dessert spoon has a small scratched area on the reverse of the bowl and a monogram on reverse of the handle.