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live November 20 | 11:00 AM
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325 - KING LOUIS-PHILIPPE'S GILDED METAL SET BY CHRISTOFLE

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€600 - 800

Sale fees

34%

KING LOUIS-PHILIPPE'S GILDED METAL SET BY CHRISTOFLE Set of 12 gilded metal dessert knives with fluted blades The handles are engraved with the coat of arms of Orléans beneath the crown of the Prince of the Blood, along with the Grand Collar of the Order of the Holy Spirit, for Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, future King of the French. The blades are original gilded metal by Christofle. Wear to the gilding, oxidation on some blades, minor dents and cracks in the metal. By Charles Christofle, July Monarchy period, 1832–1844. Silversmith’s hallmarks and “CHRISTOFLE” marks. Some bear the mark of the Château d’Eu, “Eu.” Likely a replacement set for a model from the Restoration period, used at the Château d’Eu. L. 21 cm. Provenance Table service of the Duke of Orléans and later of King Louis-Philippe at the Château d’Eu.

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Historical Memories
Friday, November 20
11:00 AM
Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris, France

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On Drouot for more than 10 years avec More than 580,000 lots published

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