MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

{Vintage Signed and Numbered 33 Limoges Lampe Berger by Charles Ahrenfeldt}

From France again comes this beauty of a Lampe Berger with an artful Anémones bottle by Charles Ahrenfeldt from 1963-1971.
On page 134 of the book Lampes Berger: A Century of History by Gérald Vilcocq you can read more about the history of Charles Ahrenfeldt.
This is a stunning bottle and in perfect condition as well; complete with ajoured brass crown, snuff cap and burner wick.
That is remarkable for such a lamp, being half a century old! This was available at my on line boutique Mariette's Back to Basics.

Beautiful relief work and to the lower left you also see a signature, near the stems with thorns.
That is very rare!

A detail of the Anémones, See signature at left?
Anemone tomentosa Robustissima is the botanical name of these flowers.

Also called Japanese Anemone, Windflower.

Part of the back side, beautiful detail too.

Triple initials CA with Limoges France and Porcelaine Charles Ahrenfeldt Limoges France.
Also numbered 33.

Made in France on this side of the brass neck...
All complete in brass as the vintage models used to be made.
The new ones nowadays have a very light aluminum crown and are no longer made from heavier brass, bronze or tin.
Even the earliest catalytic is in tact.
Again a signature visible here.

In about two weeks I will list two more of these Charles Ahrenfeldt Lampe Berger but they do NOT have this special signature and are not numbered either...

Made in France

Sorry Sold out...

Lampe Berger

This is page 134 from the book I have for reference.

This is the book I got from publisher NOÈME
I could not scan that part as this hard cover is too large, but it is written under the Lampe Berger at the bottom.

Lampes Berger: A Century of History←link to book.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

{Vintage Christofle Pastry Tong}

For serving your guests some of your home baked sweets, you can use this lovely Christofle Pastry Tong. Very fine, old craftsmanship is being shown here and it is just simple elegant. Again, this was available at my Zen Cart powered on line boutique: Mariette's Back to Basics. Prepare a special tea for your lady friends and create some charm from a bygone era at your own home.

Here are some 'cashew clusters' from Costco, served on Royal Doulton English Rose China with the elegant Christofle Pastry Tong.

Simple Elegance...

The antique enameled porcelain Camille Tharaud Limoges cocoa shaker I did show in a previous post: 1930s Camille Tharaud Limoges Shaker for dusting YOUR Cappuccino's with Cocoa.

Also the Christofle toast /napkin/letter rack I did show: Antique Christofle Toast Rack + New Ideas for You!

As well as the antique Christofle sugar sifter spoon to the right on top of the blue berries. Of course it can serve a dual purpose! Look for it here: {1862 Christofle Sugar Sifter Spoon 'Filet Violon'} .

Christofle mark shown up close.

It is dating from the 1935-1983 era.

Sorry Sold out...

Saturday, August 27, 2011

{4 Antique Christofle Napkin Rings for Tray Service or Mixed Set Use}

Like to show you some more of the lovely antique Art Nouveau Christofle napkin rings that can be used as a mixed set at table or for a special tray service setting. Choice is up to you! Again these are available at my Zen Cart on line boutique: Mariette's Back to Basics. For more ideas look at my previous post Antique French Christofle Napkin Ring for 'Service for One'