Charles Christofle, 1844–1847. - Lot 108

Charles Christofle, 1844–1847. TWELVE FORKS AND TWELVE SPOONS FROM THE TABLEWARE SET OF LOUIS-PHILIPPE I, KING OF THE FRENCH, AT THE CHÂTEAU D'EU. Engraved with the coat of arms of the last King of the French: azure, three gold fleurs-de-lis on a silver label surmounted by a closed crown, against a background of tricolor flags, with the scepter and the hand of justice crossed. Beaded design Silver-plated metal -Twelve table spoons, L.: 21.8 cm -Twelve table forks, L.: 21.4 cm Hallmarks: Christofle master’s mark, re-engraved after 1862 over an older master’s mark, with the CHRISTOFLE stamp, on the table spoons and forks. These pieces are listed in the Inventory of Christofle Silverware removed from the Palace of Eu and sent to England to the House of Orléans after the February Revolution of 1848. (see illustration in the catalog appendix) Provenance: -Louis-Philippe I, King of the French, at the Château d’Eu -his widow, Marie-Amélie, Queen of the French -his son, Louis d’Orléans, Duke of Nemours -his son, Ferdinand d’Orléans, Duke of Alençon -by descent.