SET of 20 Christofle MARLY Silver-plate Table Dinner Forks / Spoons FRANCE
Set of 20 Christofle MARLY Silverplated dinner pieces. 10 Forks + 10 spoons. Silver-plate - 100% Authentic - Send from France - 8 Inches. French Silver-maker Christofle is an enduring symbol of luxury, elegance and prestige in the art of silver. The Marly pattern represents in the eyes of many the quintessential refinement of a French-dressed table.
The name owes its origin to the French Chateau of Marly, built in Paris by King Louis XIV as a place in which to host his guests after fox hunting hence avoiding the strict etiquette of the court at Versailles. The leafage which espouses the contour of the handles is typical of the Rococo revival and is a precursor to the Art Nouveau interest in the decorative capabilities of floral themes.
Created in 1883, the pattern has remained many a favorite and was chosen for the officers' quarters on board the Normandie Ocean Liner; by the President of Laos and the President of the Republic of Venezuela, to name a few. Each item is fully hallmarked with. Size of a spoon / fork : 20 cms / 8 Inches.
This set is in good used condition showing signs of use in light surface scratches. Other Christofle sets on sell. Check out my other items.I try to make a good and precise description of the items. I make many pictures with différents lights to see the condition of the items.
The item "SET of 20 Christofle MARLY Silver-plate Table Dinner Forks / Spoons FRANCE" is in sale since Sunday, July 10, 2016. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Silverplate\Flatware & Silverware". The seller is "cosita1979" and is located in Paris. This item can be shipped worldwide.- Composition: Silverplate
- Maker: Christofle
- Type: Flatware - Forks
- Age: Unknown