Charles Christofle was a French silversmith and businessman who played an important role in the development of the French silver industry during the 19th century. He was born in 1805 in the town of Saint-Dizier in northeastern France, and began his career as an apprentice silversmith in Paris.

In 1838, he founded his own company, Christofle et Cie, and began producing high-quality silverware and other luxury items, such as candelabras, vases, and picture frames. He quickly gained a reputation for producing some of the finest silverware in France, and his company became one of the most successful and respected in the country.

Christofle's most famous work was his creation of the "Christofle style" characterized by the use of a combination of different techniques like chasing, engraving and gilding.

Christofle was also a skilled businessman and was able to expand his company rapidly, opening branches and showrooms in more...

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A Christofle 'Bagues Dorees' cutlery suite comprising;, 6…

A Christofle 'Bagues Dorees' cutlery suite comprising;, 6 larger dinner knives, length 24.5 cm 6 smaller bread/butter knives length 22.5 6 larger dinner forks, length 21 cm 6 smaller dessert forks, length 18 cm 6 smaller dinner forks, length 19 cm 6…

An ten person silver plate 'Albi' flatware service, Christofle,…

An ten person silver plate 'Albi' flatware service, Christofle, with associated serve ware, the 70 piece service of thread edge design, with a matching soup ladle, two serving spoons in different sizes, a carving or serving knife and fork, in original…

A Christofle twelve person cutlery suite comprising: 12 dinner…

Christofle 12-Piece Cutlery Set for 12 People

A Christofle twelve person cutlery suite comprising: 12 dinner forks, 12 dinner knives, 12 spoons, 12 teaspoons

Christofle French serving ladle, French classical decorated…

Christofle French Classical Serving Ladle, Hallmarked

Christofle French serving ladle, French classical decorated deep bowl ladle, hallmarked to bowl

A rarely offered Christofle of France .925 sterling 12-Place…

Christofle France Sterling Silver 12-Place Flatware Set

A rarely offered Christofle of France .925 sterling 12-Place flatware set hallmarked 'Christofle France 589 l1l' and 'Oc 925 Sterling' 12 x teaspoons 427g 12 x dessert spoons 675g 12 x tablespoons 1208g 12 x dessert forks 550g 12 x dinner forks 1050g 12 x…

French silver fish cutlery set, mark of Christofle, 1853-1935,…

Christofle Silver Fish Cutlery Set (6 forks, 6 knives)

French silver fish cutlery set, mark of Christofle, 1853-1935, comprising six forks and six knives, hallmarked (12), weight 782 grams

Set of six early Christofle silver spoons & eleven sterling…

Christofle Silver Spoon Set with Teaspoons

Set of six early Christofle silver spoons & eleven sterling silver Christofle teaspoons

A Christofle berry spoon, a champagne bottle Sealer & champagne…

Sterling Silver Champagne Set with Ebony Handles

A Christofle berry spoon, a champagne bottle Sealer & champagne cork Remover & with ebony handles, a sterling silver & ebony candle snuffer, by Afm Birmingham 2982, [4], height 7 cm, & length 12 cm

Christofle silver serving spoon, 1856 Provenance: Allport Family

Christofle Silver Spoon, 1856 Allport Family Provenance

Christofle silver serving spoon, 1856 Provenance: Allport Family

Various pieces of Christofle 'Cardeilhac' sterling silver…

Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Set (23 pieces)

Various pieces of Christofle 'Cardeilhac' sterling silver flatware (23), etc

A fine Christofle sterling silver seven piece single flatware…

Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Set in Commodore Design

A fine Christofle sterling silver seven piece single flatware setting in 'Commodore' design, modern era, sterling silver marks to all including blades, a reissued stylish and crisp 1930s Art Deco design with simple square section handles and ribbed…

A Christofle 'Commodore' pattern sterling silver flatware set…

Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Set in Mahogany Chest

A Christofle 'Commodore' pattern sterling silver flatware set housed in a Christofle 'Regency' mahogany chest, circa 1990, (114) comprising ten dinner knives, ten dinner forks, ten table spoons, ten dessert knives, ten dessert forks, ten dessert spoons,…

Christofle silver cutlery set including, ten dinner knives, ten…

Christofle Silver Cutlery Set with Canteen (95 pieces)

Christofle silver cutlery set including, ten dinner knives, ten entree knives, ten fish knives, ten entree forks, ten dinner forks, ten fish forks, ten soup spoons, ten dessert spoons, ten coffee spoons, butter knife, cake knife and fork, serving knife…

Christofle silver fish servers including fork with crab design…

Christofle Fish Servers with Crab and Dolphin Designs

Christofle silver fish servers including fork with crab design and knife with a dolphin on the lade, marked 'Christofle' (2). Weight 313 grams. Provenance: Estate of D'Arcy Ryan

Christofle silver bird and spoon.

Christofle Silver Bird Spoon

Christofle silver bird and spoon.