Cutlery of 12 services, Malmaison model; Christofle, France, third quarter of the twentieth century.

Cutlery of 12 services, Malmaison model; Christofle, France, XX century.
Silver plated metal.
Measurements: 32.5 cm (larger); 10 cm (smaller).
Cutlery of 12 services, composed of 139 pieces; eight serving pieces, twelve soup spoons, twelve meat forks, where snack knives, twelve snack forks, two fish shovels, twelve meat knives, twelve snack spoons, twelve teaspoons, twelve dessert spoons, twelve dessert forks, twelve mocha spoons.
Christofle was born in 1830, when Parisian jeweler Charles Christofle took over a workshop inherited from his wife's family and transformed it into one of the most influential decorative arts houses in Europe. It established itself as a benchmark for luxury and craftsmanship excellence in Europe. Its production includes silver frames and objects, vases, glassware, porcelain tableware and jewelry, combining functionality and beauty. Each piece reflects traditional techniques such as hammering, stamping, carving and engraving, complemented with patinas, enamels, cloisonné and lacquering, achieving a perfect balance between technical rigor and aesthetic sensibility that defines the timeless elegance of the brand.