CHRISTOFLE FRANCE Large "Malmaison" model tray With two handles, in silver-plated metal decorated in the style codes of the Malmaison collection. Good condition, slight traces of use. Catalog value: 2,280 euros. Dimensions : 61 x 39 cm with handles, 49 x 39 cm without handles An Empire model par excellence, Malmaison is named after the château that was the favorite vacation spot of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Josephine. Resolutely chic, its ornaments, openwork leaves and symmetrical decorations give it a statutory stamp.

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