Charles Christofle, 1844-1847. - Lot 128

Charles Christofle, 1844-1847. TWO HORS D'OEUVRE SCOOPS FROM THE TABLE SERVICE OF LOUIS-PHILIPPE IER, KING OF THE FRENCH, AT THE CHÂTEAU D'EU. One 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 tricolored flags, with scepter and hand of justice in saltire. The second is engraved with the arms of the Princes of Orléans, azure with three fleurs-de-lys or with a silver label, surrounded by the collars of the Order of Saint Michael and the Holy Spirit, surmounted by a crown of prince of France. Threaded model Silver-plated metal Length: 19.4 cm Hallmarks: de maître and stamped CHRISTOFLE Designated in the State of Christofle silver objects taken out of the Palais d'Eu and sent to England to the Orleans family after the February 1848 revolution (see illustration in cat. appendix). 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