A very rare antique set of 10 Christofle knife rests in the 6691 'Filets' pattern from an antique catalog of 1883 - 1891. They are not even available at Replacements Ltd. at present.
'Prestigious commissions from royalty and heads of state, including King Louis-Philippe and Napoleon III, and the supply of silver for grand hotels, ocean liners, trains and airlines bear witness to the house's success and reputation. The most respected French and European museums have pieces by Christofle in their permanent collections'. From the Christofle Heritage.
So, if you cannot vacation on such a luxury ocean liner, or on the Orient Express nor stay at grand hotels; there is still a chance for creating that romantic touch inside your own home! Just click to go to my Zen Cart powered on line boutique: Mariette's Back to Basics. hall mark and further info, scroll down.
This Table Setting is with the blue plates from Société Céramique Maestricht, in the Boerenhoeve pattern. Of course Boerenhoeve is Dutch for Farmstead and this is transfer ware from the 1930s.
Plate Chargers are Pillivuyt in the Sancerre pattern, available at Replacements Ltd. The Flatware is by Gero Zilmeta 528 Menuet. Napkin in ton-sur-ton is by Le Jacquard Français.
This is how the knives from first course and main course are rested upon this knife rest...
Cutting edge of knives, always facing towards the plate!
9 out of 10 do have this antique Christofle hall mark with CC two scales, 4 stars above and bee below with a kind of palm branches.
1 out of 10 has this newer hall mark from after 1935
To the left you see the item number 6691 'Filets' from the second Christofle Catalog.
Hi, Mriette.
ReplyDeleteYour items are feasts on my eyes(hope this phrase works as English)
I wish I could enjoy table setting with western style like yours and blogs I happened to know.
ps> I'm catching up on reading your mail. Yes, fun to read!!!Further notice with mail.
Hugs xoxo, Orchid.
ciao mariette, quanta raffinatezza!!!!!!!!!!! complimenti per tutto , un abbraccio e buon fine settimana lory
ReplyDeleteThe are gorgeous Mariette. All your things are - your Italian frames would have been perfect in this last issue had I known...will work on that!!
ReplyDeleteBonne week-end,
Mimi
Happy Friday dearest Mariette!
ReplyDeleteWishing you perfect weather for the weekend.
xo Catherine
Hello Mariette,
ReplyDeleteI apologize for not stopping by for a visit much sooner. I have wanted to, but things have been a little hectic lately. As for this post, well, these are beautiful pieces! Wow...
Wishing you a lovely weekend ahead.
xx, Sarah
I love the transferware. Just beautiful! Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Tammy
ReplyDeleteLiebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletewieder wudnerschöne Messer und eine harmonische Tischdeko. Mir gefallen diese alten Muster und Motive.
Liebe Grüße in ein schönes Wochenende sendet
Irmi
Hi Dear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteI simply love your blue and white transferware. These kinds of pieces just speak to my heart.
Love the knife stands. They are so elegant. You always give such great info and also for the markings. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Love to you for a great weekend.
Stay cool!
XO Celestina Marie
Hello Mariette,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment.
The new mums stay for about three to four days if everything goes well.
These are private rooms and she wants to look her best when receiving guests to welcome the new baby.
There are so many different traditions here and I enjoy finding out new ones, some ladies do change everything in the room.
Lands wijs, lands eer... ik woon hier nu voor dertig jaar en kijk nergens meer raar van op.
Groetjes,
Hugs,
Angela.
Hi mariette, It is a delight to find somebody on the internet who shares my love for all these little Knife rests. I was doing some research on a number of Christofle Filet, Knife rests and stumbled upon your blog.
ReplyDeleteI am original Dutch Lived in the Netherlands most of my life. This page with the Société Céramique Maestrich plates and the Christofle Knife rests is so pretty. I am very pleased to see those items are appreciated all over the world. I thank you for your blog and in making me more knowledgeable about this.
Jantina Hanna