Rare Christofle Peau De Lion Cutlery Silver Plate Table Spoon Charles Rossigneux
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:29972924 | Approx Size: 22cm / 8.5" |
| Pattern: Peau de Lion | Product: Spoons |
| Composition: Silver Plate | Style: Empire |
| Brand: Christofle | Age: 1850-1899 |
Exceptionally Rare 'Peau de Lion' Silver Plated Table Spoon by Christofle
For those who don't speak French, the pattern name - Peau de Lion - simply means Lion Skin which is what is being portrayed on the flatware and hollowware in this pattern. It was supposed to recall the lion skin worn by the mythical Hercules. The pattern was designed by Charles Rossigneux to be shown at the 1867 Paris Exposition, the pattern was produced by three factories Fraget, Christofle and Gorham - it is... without doubt the most sought after cutlery patterns, and very scarce.
Approx Size: 22cm / 8.5"
Good solid condition, plating is still bright, full Christofle Factory marks, usual signs of age and use. Listing is for one piece, additional pieces are available.
For those who don't speak French, the pattern name - Peau de Lion - simply means Lion Skin which is what is being portrayed on the flatware and hollowware in this pattern. It was supposed to recall the lion skin worn by the mythical Hercules. The pattern was designed by Charles Rossigneux to be shown at the 1867 Paris Exposition, the pattern was produced by three factories Fraget, Christofle and Gorham - it is... without doubt the most sought after cutlery patterns, and very scarce.
Approx Size: 22cm / 8.5"
Good solid condition, plating is still bright, full Christofle Factory marks, usual signs of age and use. Listing is for one piece, additional pieces are available.
