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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Early Christofle France silver plate ladle mark to handle,…

Christofle France Silver Plate Ladle, 29cm

Early Christofle France silver plate ladle mark to handle, length 29 cm

Twelve Christofle France dinner forks with crest to handle

Christofle France Crested Dinner Forks

Twelve Christofle France dinner forks with crest to handle

A Christofle silver-plate cake knife with stainless steel blade

Christofle Silver-Plate Cake Knife with Steel Blade

A Christofle silver-plate cake knife with stainless steel blade

Pair Christofle serving spoons stamped Christofle hotel France…

Christofle Hotel France Serving Spoons, 20.4cm

Pair Christofle serving spoons stamped Christofle hotel France measure, 20.4 cm long

Eight Christofle fiddleback spoons 19.5 cm long

Christofle Fiddleback Spoons - Set of Eight

Eight Christofle fiddleback spoons 19.5 cm long

Christofle silver plate serving spoon in original packaging,…

Christofle Silver Plate Serving Spoon, 25cm, in Packaging

Christofle silver plate serving spoon in original packaging, length 25 cm

Two Christofle serving spoons (2)

Christofle Serving Spoons (Set of 2)

Two Christofle serving spoons (2)

Three French silver plated serving wares by Alfenide…

French Alfenide Silver Plated Serving Wares Set

Three French silver plated serving wares by Alfenide (Christofle), 19th century, stamped Alfenide and with goat head mark to rhombus, (Alfenide purchased by Christofle in 1888), two large serving forks and a matching sauce pouring spoon, with thread edge…

Boxed set of 12 silver plated Christofle spoons, with…

Christofle Silver Plated Spoon Set (8 words)

Boxed set of 12 silver plated Christofle spoons, with Christofle France and the hallmark for 1935 - 1983 in the bowl of the spoon

Christofle silver plated pin dish, candle holder and ladle

Christofle Silver Plated Pin Dish, Candle Holder & Ladle Set

Christofle silver plated pin dish, candle holder and ladle

Set of nine 1920s CHRISTOFLE (O.GALLIA) knife rests (9)

1920s Christofle Knife Rests Set (9)

Set of nine 1920s CHRISTOFLE (O.GALLIA) knife rests (9)

Set six Christofle silver plate soup spoons length 22 cm, each

Set of Six Christofle Silver Plate Soup Spoons

Set six Christofle silver plate soup spoons length 22 cm, each

A set of Christofle silver-plate butter knives. (boxed)

Christofle Silver-Plate Butter Knives Set (Boxed)

A set of Christofle silver-plate butter knives. (boxed)

Group Christofle vintage silver plate forks including: 6 dinner…

Christofle Vintage Silver Plate Forks Set

Group Christofle vintage silver plate forks including: 6 dinner forks, and 4 entree forks, all marked for Christofle.

Collection Christofle silver plate cutlery including 6 dessert…

Christofle Silver Plate Cutlery Set - 22 Pieces

Collection Christofle silver plate cutlery including 6 dessert spoons, 4 dinner forks, 6 entree forks, and 6 soup spoons.

Six French Christofle Marly silver plate forks

Set of 6 Christofle Marly Silver Plate Forks

Six French Christofle Marly silver plate forks

Christofle boxed vintage silver plate cake forks eleven stamped…

Vintage Christofle Silver Plate Cake Forks (Set of 11)

Christofle boxed vintage silver plate cake forks eleven stamped Christofle France

Twelve Christofle knife rests marked Christofle, approx 10 cm…

Set of 12 Christofle Knife Rests

Twelve Christofle knife rests marked Christofle, approx 10 cm long

A set of nine Art Nouveau Christofle silver plated knife rests,…

Art Nouveau Christofle Silver Plated Knife Rests

A set of nine Art Nouveau Christofle silver plated knife rests, circa 1900, the rests with shaped trestle ends well cast with flowing foliage and flower forms; marked with stamp of Christofle to each. Length 10 cm

French knives mostly Christofle

Christofle: The Finest French Knives

French knives mostly Christofle

Boxed set of 12 silver plated Christofle spoons with Christofle…

Christofle France Silver Plated Spoon Set (10 words)

Boxed set of 12 silver plated Christofle spoons with Christofle France and the hallmark for 1935 - 1983 in the bowl of the spoon

Set twelve Christofle oyster forks silver plated forks, marked…

Christofle Silver Plated Oyster Forks Set of 12

Set twelve Christofle oyster forks silver plated forks, marked for Christofle. Length 14 cm, each.

Seventeen pieces of Christofle flatware pattern: Marly,…

Christofle Marly Flatware Set: 17 Pieces

Seventeen pieces of Christofle flatware pattern: Marly, comprising of 11 knives, 7 forks and a spoon

Cased set Christofle fish knives and forks, including 6 each,…

Christofle Silver Plated Fish Knife and Fork Set (6 each)

Cased set Christofle fish knives and forks, including 6 each, silver plated fish knives and forks

Christofle fork and spoon set silver plated christening set…

Christofle Silver Plated Christening Set with Box

Christofle fork and spoon set silver plated christening set complete with fitted box in very good condition.

A set of twelve silver plated Christofle cake forks, 20th…

Christofle Silver Plated Cake Forks, 20th Century

A set of twelve silver plated Christofle cake forks, 20th century, in retailer's box, Theodor Meyer, Bern, elegant forks with threaded edges and trefid terminals, stamped underside, length 15.5 cm

Christofle Chinon pattern individual gravy spoons marked silver…

Christofle Chinon Silver Plated Gravy Spoons (Set of 10)

Christofle Chinon pattern individual gravy spoons marked silver plate Christofle marks (10)

Cased set of French Ercuis cutlery, in a Christofle box

French Ercuis Cutlery Set in Christofle Box

Cased set of French Ercuis cutlery, in a Christofle box

A collection of Christofle knives, including twelve main and…

Christofle Knife Collection (23 pieces)

A collection of Christofle knives, including twelve main and eleven entree. (23)

Canteen of cutlery box stamped Christofle & Co., Paris

Christofle & Co. Paris Cutlery Box

Canteen of cutlery box stamped Christofle & Co., Paris

Part French metal canteen of Christofle cutlery

Christofle metal canteen with French cutlery

Part French metal canteen of Christofle cutlery

A matched suite of 12 silver plated cutlery in the Rubans…

Rubans Silver Plated Cutlery Set with 12 Pieces

A matched suite of 12 silver plated cutlery in the Rubans pattern including. Set of six Christofle silverplated forks and soup spoons

Collection of Christofle 'Albi Acier' cutlery setting.

Christofle Albi Acier Cutlery Collection

Collection of Christofle 'Albi Acier' cutlery setting.

A set of eight Christofle silver plated fish knives, 'Marly'…

A set of eight Christofle silver plated fish knives, 'Marly' pattern. Never used in box. (8)

Boxed set twelve Christofle fish knives & forks silver plated…

Christofle Silver Plated Fish Knife and Fork Set (12pc)

Boxed set twelve Christofle fish knives & forks silver plated set of 12 each fish knives and forks, in fitted wood case.

Christofle spoons and George Jensen tongs a pair of table…

Christofle spoons and George Jensen tongs set

Christofle spoons and George Jensen tongs a pair of table spoons with Christofle hallmarks and George Jensen sugar tongs with Danish marks. Weight 119.2 grams.

Set of twelve Christofle very fine silver plated knives marked…

Christofle Silver Plated Knives Set (12)

Set of twelve Christofle very fine silver plated knives marked for 1935-1983 (12)

Set of twelve Christofle very fine silver plated knives marked…

Christofle Silver Plated Knives Set (12)

Set of twelve Christofle very fine silver plated knives marked for 1935-1983 (12)

James Dixon and Sons cutlery service for six in a Christofle…

Christofle Canteen with James Dixon Cutlery for Six

James Dixon and Sons cutlery service for six in a Christofle labelled canteen canteen size height 10, width 50 cm, depth 32 cm, Consists of, 6 knives, 6 forks, 6 tablespoons, 6 soup spoons

Christofle setting for six

Christofle Set for Six

Christofle setting for six

Christofle set for six dinner service, knives, forks and spoons.…

Christofle Silver Plate Dinner Set for Six

Christofle set for six dinner service, knives, forks and spoons. All in silver plate Marked Christofle.

Christofle cased knives in original box (12)

Christofle 12-piece Knife Set in Original Box

Christofle cased knives in original box (12)

Melange of silver plated cutlery including Christofle knives…

Silver Plated Cutlery Set with Christofle Knives & Pearl

Melange of silver plated cutlery including Christofle knives and mother of pearl

Christofle ladle, silverplate with wheat decoration to handle

Wheat-Handled Christofle Silverplate Ladle

Christofle ladle, silverplate with wheat decoration to handle

Christofle serving suite including three table spoons and fork…

Christofle Serving Set: Three Spoons and Fork

Christofle serving suite including three table spoons and fork dated probably early 20th century and marked 'O Rook C Christofle France', length 25 cm

Twenty three pcs of Christofle 'America' cutlery comprising 12…

Christofle 'America' Cutlery Set - 23 Pieces

Twenty three pcs of Christofle 'America' cutlery comprising 12 spoons and 11 forks

A forty eight piece Christofle silver plated 'Rubans' flatware…

Christofle Rubans Silver Plated Flatware Set

A forty eight piece Christofle silver plated 'Rubans' flatware service first issued 1907, 1935-1983 period marks of elegant design with ribbon tied thread edges in the Louis XVI manner comprising forks, fish knives and large spoons for twelve, six…

A pair of Christofle swan sauce boats & spoons, engraved to…

Christofle Swan Sauce Boats & Spoons Set

A pair of Christofle swan sauce boats & spoons, engraved to base Christofle France, sauce boat 6 x 20 x 10 cm spoon 20 cm

Christofle French silver plated set of six place card holders,…

Christofle Silver Plated Place Card Holders (Set of 6)

Christofle French silver plated set of six place card holders, 20th century, each stamped with the Christofle mark, 6 cm high

Christofle 'Marly' patterned set of twelve dinner forks &…

Christofle 'Marly' Set of 12 Dinner Forks & Knives

Christofle 'Marly' patterned set of twelve dinner forks & knives approx 25 cm long (24)

Christofle suite of flatware, two person setting with original…

Christofle 14-Piece Flatware Set with Boxes

Christofle suite of flatware, two person setting with original boxes (14 pieces)

Christofle dinner place setting for six (CTF18), silver plate…

Christofle Silver Plate Cutlery Set for Six

Christofle dinner place setting for six (CTF18), silver plate cutlery service to include knives, forks and spoon, marked Christofle

A set of twelve Christofle 'Collier Argente 2: 02 56 012' Steak…

Christofle Silver Plate Steak Knives Set in Box

A set of twelve Christofle 'Collier Argente 2: 02 56 012' Steak knives, silver plate. Boxed and each in their plastic sleeves

A set of twelve Christofle 'Collier Argente 2: 02 56 012' Steak…

Christofle Silver Plate Steak Knives Set in Box

A set of twelve Christofle 'Collier Argente 2: 02 56 012' Steak knives, silver plate. Boxed, never been open and each in their plastic sleeves

Christofle marly set of cutlery, 30 pieces, in original box.…

Christofle Marly Cutlery Set 30 Pieces in Box

Christofle marly set of cutlery, 30 pieces, in original box. Marks CC and scales.

Christofle French Art Nouveau silver plated three piece tea…

Art Nouveau Silver Plated Tea Set, Christofle, c. 1900

Christofle French Art Nouveau silver plated three piece tea service, circa 1900, stamped Gallia Metal with pictorial marks, the tea pot 21 cm high

Christofle, silver plate grape scissors, together with two…

Christofle Silverware Set with Grape Scissors and Decanter Labels

Christofle, silver plate grape scissors, together with two silver salts with internal glass dishes, stamped 'Christofle France', together with three decanter labels, six sterling silver cake forks, stamped 'STG silver APEX', and a silver butter knife and…

Christofle France cutlery items Rubans Croises pattern, 34…

Christofle France Cutlery Set - Rubans Croises Pattern (34 Pieces)

Christofle France cutlery items Rubans Croises pattern, 34 pieces, 6 main knives & forks, 6 dessert spoons & forks, 6 tea spoons, 2 entree knives & 2 soup spoons

Extensive Christofle set silver plate cutlery a total of 54…

Christofle Albi Silver Plate Cutlery Set (54 pieces)

Extensive Christofle set silver plate cutlery a total of 54 pieces, 'Albi,' pattern, including: 8 lunch knives, 7 teaspoons, 7 dessert spoons, 8 soup spoons, 8 dinner forks, 8 lunch forks, and 8 dinner knives.

Christofle 'Aria' silver plate cutlery set for 6 a total of 41…

Christofle 'Aria' 41-Piece Cutlery Set in Canteen

Christofle 'Aria' silver plate cutlery set for 6 a total of 41 pieces: being servings for 6 each dinner knives and forks, entree knives and forks, soup spoons, dessert spoons, and tea spoons, 5 only. In fitted canteen.

Antique canteen of Christofle flatware, 37 pieces in all, in…

Christofle Antique Flatware Set in Fitted Case

Antique canteen of Christofle flatware, 37 pieces in all, in original fitted case

A seventy six piece silver plated Christofle cutlery service,…

Christofle Chinon Cutlery Set (76 pieces)

A seventy six piece silver plated Christofle cutlery service, 20th century, pattern introduced 1862, in 'Chinon' pattern with a threaded design to the fiddle pattern stems, and comprising: twelve dinner and entree forks, twelve large soup, dessert and…

Set of French cutlery, mostly marked Christofle

Christofle French Cutlery Set

Set of French cutlery, mostly marked Christofle

A set of 11 Christofle Rubans pattern silver Platerd fish…

Christofle Rubans Silver Plated Fish Knife and Fork Set

A set of 11 Christofle Rubans pattern silver Platerd fish knives and set of 12 forks

Collection of Christofle cutlery including 2 sets of gold…

Christofle Gold Plated Cutlery Set with Serving Knife

Collection of Christofle cutlery including 2 sets of gold plated Seafood forks, 2 sets of gold plated spoons, a small loose spoon & a serving knife

A fine three piece Christofle .950 silver fish serving suite,…

Christofle Silver Fish Serving Suite, 19th Century

A fine three piece Christofle .950 silver fish serving suite, 19th century, with Minerva 1 mark of fineness, makers stamp of Christofle, comprising a knife, four tine fork and a serving slice, delicately engraved to the silver blades with elegant Art…

Christofle silver plate 12 fish knives and two sets of 12 forks

Christofle Silver Plate Fish Knife and Fork Set

Christofle silver plate 12 fish knives and two sets of 12 forks

Good set Art Nouveau Christofle cutlery comprising 28 pieces of…

Art Nouveau Christofle Cutlery Set

Good set Art Nouveau Christofle cutlery comprising 28 pieces of silver plated cutlery, model # 5207, designer Bruno MOHRING, 'Moderne Gramont,' pattern, including: settings for 6, dinner knives and forks, soup spoons and dessert spoons, and 4 serving…

Christofle France cutlery, Inc. Cheese knife, pate knife, large…

Christofle France cutlery, Inc. Cheese knife, pate knife, large bowl and serving spoon

Christofle 36 piece dessert set fiddle pattern, comprising, 12…

Christofle 36-Piece Dessert Set in Fiddle Pattern

Christofle 36 piece dessert set fiddle pattern, comprising, 12 forks, 12 spoons and 12 knives, in original faux alligator skin box.

Christofle France Malmaison pattern four piece silverplate tea…

Christofle France Silverplate Tea & Coffee Set

Christofle France Malmaison pattern four piece silverplate tea and coffee service

Set of 59 piece Christofle (Aria pattern) cutlery

Christofle Aria Cutlery Set - 59 Pieces

Set of 59 piece Christofle (Aria pattern) cutlery

Christofle France silver plate cutlery set orty two pieces in…

Christofle Chinon Silver Plate Cutlery Set (42 pieces)

Christofle France silver plate cutlery set orty two pieces in total. Pattern: Chinon, comprising 6 main knives, 6 main forks, 6 entree knives, 6 entree forks, 6 soup spoons, 6 dessert spoons, and 6 teaspoons

Christofle Marley pattern silver plate cutlery set, 108 pieces

Christofle Marley Silver Plate Cutlery Set - 108 Pieces

Christofle Marley pattern silver plate cutlery set, 108 pieces

A Christofle ten person 'Perles' cutlery suite, consisting of…

A Christofle ten person 'Perles' cutlery suite, consisting of 10 dinner knives, 10 dinner forks, 10 dessert spoons, 10 soup spoons, 10 entree knives, 10 entree forks

Forty nine piece Christofle silver plated cutlery, Marly…

Christofle Marly Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 8

Forty nine piece Christofle silver plated cutlery, Marly pattern, settings for 8, including entree and dinner knives and forks, soup spoons and dessert spoons, and cheese knife.

Canteen of Christofle flatware for six

Christofle Flatware Set for Six

Canteen of Christofle flatware for six

Christofle French silver plated cutlery set for six, mid 20th…

Mid-century Christofle silver plated cutlery set, near mint

Christofle French silver plated cutlery set for six, mid 20th century, (36 items), near mint condition,

A boxed Christofle 'Perle' silver plate cutlery service, in…

Christofle 'Perle' Silver Plate Cutlery Set - Full Setting

A boxed Christofle 'Perle' silver plate cutlery service, in typical design, full setting for six in original box (44 pieces).

Boxed French Christofle cutlery service, comprising twelve of…

Christofle Cutlery Set - 68 Pieces

Boxed French Christofle cutlery service, comprising twelve of each, entree knives, dinner knives, forks, spoons, teaspoons and a basting spoon and a ladle, approx 68 pieces

A Christofle cutlery set, silver plated 'Malmaison' pattern,…

Christofle 'Malmaison' 10-Person Silver Cutlery Set

A Christofle cutlery set, silver plated 'Malmaison' pattern, for ten, eleven dinner knife, twelve dinner fork, twelve cream soup spoon, twelve place soup spoon, eleven luncheon forks, twelve luncheon knife, twelve tea spoon

Canteen of Christofle flatware, 61 pieces in all, setting for…

Christofle 61-Piece Flatware Set for 12

Canteen of Christofle flatware, 61 pieces in all, setting for twelve

A Christofle 'Pompadour' silver plate cutlery set for eight,…

Christofle Pompadour Silver Plate Cutlery Set (56 pieces)

A Christofle 'Pompadour' silver plate cutlery set for eight, plus serving spoons and teaspoons.(56 pieces)

Christofle, silver plate cutlery set, comprising a ladle, six…

Christofle Silver Plate Cutlery Set with Canteen Box

Christofle, silver plate cutlery set, comprising a ladle, six entree forks, six entree knives, six table spoons, six table forks, six table knives, six dessert spoons, all marked 'Christofle', with original Christofle canteen box (37)

A suite of Christofle 'Marly' silver plate flatware, fifty six…

Christofle 'Marly' 56-Piece Silver Plate Flatware Set

A suite of Christofle 'Marly' silver plate flatware, fifty six pieces, a setting for eight, comprising eight each of larger knives and forks, smaller knives and forks, soup spoons, dessert spoons, and tea spoons, length 25 cm, (knife)

A Christofle 'Malmaison' silver plate cutlery service for six,…

Christofle 'Malmaison' Silver Plate Cutlery Set - As New

A Christofle 'Malmaison' silver plate cutlery service for six, includes entree fork & knife, dinner fork & knife, soup & dessert spoon, in original plastic & boxes, as new

Christofle eight-person silver plated cutlery set with…

Christofle 8-Person Silver Plated Cutlery Set in Marley Canteen

Christofle eight-person silver plated cutlery set with accessories in leatherette canteen 'Marley' design

Good canteen Christofle 'Marly' cutlery, including settings for…

Christofle 'Marly' Cutlery Set for 6 in Presentation Case

Good canteen Christofle 'Marly' cutlery, including settings for 6, dinner knives and forks, entree knives and forks, soup and dessert spoons, and teaspoons, in original Christofle fitted presentation case.

Christofle silver plated 'Spatours' canteen of cutlery for…

Christofle Silver Plated Cutlery Set for Eight Persons

Christofle silver plated 'Spatours' canteen of cutlery for eight persons consisting of two boxed ladles, a pair of English salad servers, eight entree forks, eight entree forks, eight teaspoons, eight coffee spoons, eight soup spoons, eight main spoons,…

Thirty nine piece Christofle silver plate flatware pattern…

Christofle Marly Silver Plate Flatware Set (39 Pieces)

Thirty nine piece Christofle silver plate flatware pattern 'Marly', comprising of 6 main knifes and forks, 6 entree knifes and 5 forks, 5 soup spoons, 3 dessert spoons, together with 8 teaspoons

Christofle Perles silverplate cutlery setting with serving…

Christofle Perles Silverplate Cutlery Set for Eight

Christofle Perles silverplate cutlery setting with serving spoons for eight persons

Christofle silver plated 'Spatours' setting for eight persons…

Christofle Spatours 8-Person Silver Plated Cutlery Set

Christofle silver plated 'Spatours' setting for eight persons in canteen comprising eight main forks, eight main knives, eight main spoons, eight entree forks, eight entree knives, eight dessert spoons & eight teaspoons. Condition excellent to good, minor…

Christofle 'Perles' cutlery setting comprising ten main forks,…

Christofle 'Perles' 47-Piece Cutlery Set

Christofle 'Perles' cutlery setting comprising ten main forks, ten main knives, ten dessert spoons, nine entree forks, ten entree knives, ten soup spoons, nine teaspoons, eleven butter knives, a soup ladle, an ample serving spoon, another serving spoon, a…

Christofle French silver plated eight person boxed cutlery…

French Silver Plated Cutlery Set for Eight in Box

Christofle French silver plated eight person boxed cutlery service

A Christofle eight piece cutlery canteen, Malmaison pattern…

Christofle Malmaison Cutlery Canteen for 8 People

A Christofle eight piece cutlery canteen, Malmaison pattern setting for eight people.