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Sunday, February 19, 2012

{Antique Christofle Napkin Ring and Timbale, Goblet in Box}

Offering this antique French Christofle Gallia napkin ring and timbale, goblet (beaker or cup) in its own original box. Mint Julep anyone? Or for displaying a lovely nosegay of fresh roses... There are endless uses for this elegant set! I leave that to the lucky person who will purchase it at my Zen Cart powered Boutique on line →Mariette's Back to Basics. Let me show you the photos as they speak for themselves...
Shown here with my French Le Jacquard Français napkins and placemats in rose motif.
Also shown is a Delft white picture frame vase with Ranunculus - Persian buttercups.
Will show more about that special picture frame tomorrow!
This is a beautiful set and I doubt if it was ever used!
On page 74 in the Chonology of my book Christofle you can read:
1898 To create objects for their art nouveau line, Christofle develops a new alloy, gallia. 
Christofle outfits the Ritz in 1898

Still in its original box with Production Christofle on the edge. 
A satin lining with corded edging.
It makes one long for the old days again...
Orfeverie Gallia is gold embossed on the inside of the lid.
Christofle emblem on the top in gold embossed.
Christofle Gallia marks under the timbale, goblet.
Sorry Sold out...

Related articles:
Christofle (Memoire) [Hardcover] by David Rosenberg


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9 comments:

  1. Heirloom treasuresFebruary 19, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    Oh Mariette it is so beautiful. It would have multiple uses I'm sure. It looks so nice with your lovely blue linen.

    I still am not sure how to switch back to the old blogger to get rid of the word verification. Although after saying that I'm not sure that I have it anyway,as i don't comment on my own blog.
    x jeanetteann

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  2. ElnaFebruary 19, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    Beautiful pictures.

    Hugs
    Elna

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  3. Elisabeth PalzkillFebruary 19, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    schön - wie immer.

    Liebe Sonntagsgrüße

    Elisabeth

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  4. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresFebruary 19, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    I bet all those folks from back then would cringe at all the plastic and disposable items that are in use today. That is a very lovely set. Hope your day is a good one. Tammy

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  5. RostroseFebruary 19, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Liebe Mariette, das sieht wirklich sehr schön und edel aus!
    Ich wünsche dir und deinen Lieben noch einen wunderbaren Restsonntag und schicke dir allerliebste rostrosige Vorfrühlings-Grüße ♥
    herzlichst Traude

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  6. Jan@southernjunkin'February 19, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Lovely items and beautiful photos!

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  7. MarianFebruary 19, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Oooohhh ik vind je servetten MOOI...
    De rest ook, maar in de 2e foto, het patroon wordt zo mooi weerspiegeld in het'bekertje'

    En ik ben heel blij met je award, maar ik doe er even niets mee,als je het niet erg vind.

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  8. SImple and Serene LivingFebruary 19, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    How really lovely. I have just discovered your blog and am a new follower. Would love to have you visit me.
    Laura
    http://www.imsovintage.blogspot.com/

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  9. MariFebruary 19, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    Hi Mariette, what a gorgeous set......
    Hummm would make a nice wedding gift....

    Hugs~
    Mari

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