Rare CHRISTOFLE 950 STERLING SILVER Malmaison/Empire COFFEE POT Haute Orfevrerie

Description

C H R I S T O F L E / C A R D E I L H A C
MALMAISON/EMPIRE
Coffee Pot in 950 French Sterling Silver
THIS PIECE WOULD HAVE BEEN A SPECIAL ORDER ITEM FROM CHRISTOFLE AND
IS FROM A COLLECTION NOW REFERRED TO AS
"HAUTE ORFEVRERIE"
(Silversmiths' version of "Haute Couture")
DIMENSIONS:
11" tall x 7" handle to spout (905 grams)
(weight includes the wooden handle)
COMPOSITION:
.950 French/Sterling Silver
handles are carved ebonywood
MADE IN FRANCE
MARKINGS/STAMPS
As shown in the photos - CARDEILHAC, Along With The French Minerve Hallmark For .950 Silver, Both Cardeilhac and Christofle House Marks (Christofle is O C with Bee).
CONDITION:
950 sterling silver coffee pot appears to have little or no use, and is in nearly flawless condition with only light superficial feather scratches from polishing and a very clean interior.
ABOUT CHRISTOFLE'S  "HAUTE ORFEVRERIE" COLLECTION
Since 1830, the year the company was founded, Christofle has provided unparalleled, ancestral know-how, updating its techniques and styles throughout the decades. Whether designer and artistic creations, historical reproductions or special custom orders; Christofle’s exceptional pieces are all created in our haute orfèvrerie workshops, now located in the christofle factory in Yainville, france. Today, traditional silversmith techniques - raising, spinning, planing, chasing, engraving, etc. – all guaranteed by Christofle silversmith masters and best craftsmen of france (Meilleurs ouvriers de france) perpetuate the elegance and excellence of all the prestigious pieces. through special orders from all over the world, Christofle now also fulfils the most unusual requests of the most discerning clients and connoiseurs.