Charles Christofle, 1844-1847. - Lot 121

Charles Christofle, 1844-1847. RARE LADLE FROM THE TABLE SERVICE OF LOUIS-PHILIPPE IER, KING OF THE FRENCH, AT THE CHÂTEAU D'EU. Engraved with the coat of arms of the last King of the French, azure with three golden fleurs-de-lis and a silver label surmounted by a closed crown, on a background of tricolor flags, with the scepter and hand of justice in saltire. Threaded model Silver-plated metal (a trace of wear on the reverse of the base) Length: 35 cm Hallmarks: de maître for Charles Christofle circa 1844-1848, and de maître for the Christofle company, re-inscribed after 1862 on an older hallmark, with the CHRISTOFLE stamp and the EU mark. Designated in the Etat des Objets d'Argenture Christofle taken out of the Palais d'Eu and sent to England to the d'Orléans family after the February 1848 revolution (see cat. appendix ill.). Provenance : -Louis-Philippe I, King of the French, at Château d'Eu -his widow, Marie-Amélie, Queen of the French -his son, Louis d'Orléans, Duc de Nemours -his son, Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duc d'Alençon -by descent. XD