346 - CHRISTOFLE ‘MALMAISON’ STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SERVICE WITH TRAY, 91 PIECES

CHRISTOFLE ‘MALMAISON’ STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SERVICE WITH TRAY, 91 PIECES Empire style flatware service, the handles with laurel-leaf border and palmette terminal, comprising: 8 dinner knives (L. 24 cm, 620 gr.), with silver handles and steel blades 8 knives (L. 22.5 cm, 612 gr.), with silver handles and steel blades 8 knives (L. 19 cm, 501 gr.), with silver handles and steel blades 8 dinner forks (L. 20.5 cm, 701 gr.) 8 forks (L. 19 cm, 596 gr.) 8 dessert forks (L. 16.5 cm, 400 gr.) 8 table spoons (L. 20.5 cm, 834 gr.) 8 spoons (L. 19 cm, 647 gr.) 6 spoons (L. 17 cm, 342 gr.) 8 dessert spoons (L. 13.5 cm, 291 gr.) 8 coffee spoons (L. 10 cm, 130 gr.) 4 serving pieces: cake server (L. 27.5 cm, 150 gr.), serving spoon (L. 25 cm, 134 gr.), sauce ladle (L. 18 cm, 94 gr.) and fish serving fork (L. 25.5 cm, 111 gr.) Hallmarks: ‘STERLING 925’, ‘Minerve’, signed ‘CHRISTOFLE’ and maker’s mark Accompanied with a rectangular silver plated tray with laurel-leaf border (marked ‘Christofle’, maker’s mark and quality mark, 28 x 35 cm) total gross weight: circa 4 430 gr. (sterling silver pieces) Presented in an Christofle ‘Imperial’ green chest with four drawers lined with anti-tarnish fabric Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.