CLASSIFIING GOATS, Christofle, France, 19th century
Elongated trestles with a fluted surface tied with a cross-shaped ribbon.
The stocky feet have volute finishes, topped with ruffled bows. They are decorated with short festoons, the ends of which hang freely downwards.
The whole thing is placed in a padded case
Description
Signed:Christofle; scales with an insect and the initials CC in a rhombus
Christofle - a French company famous for its high-quality plated and silverware. In 1830, Charles Christofle took over the family jewelry workshop located in the Marais district of Paris. With the financial support of his sister, he became an industrial leader in the production of tableware. Further development of the plant brought retail outlets in Europe, North and Central America, as well as in the Russian Empire.
France, 19th century
Plater.
Dimensions of the goat: 10cm x 3cm x 3cm
Box dimensions: 27cm x 16cm x 3.5cm
State of preservation: good.