Heading : Christofle Art Deco tazza
Date : Has the chess piece mark used by Christofle since 1983 - this piece dates from the late 20th century
Origin : France
Decoration : Large open bowl above a stem with enamel laque de Chine banding and a domed foot
Size :  Height 12.3cm, diameter 35.5cm
Condition : Excellent. Minimal signs of use, lustrous finish
Restoration : None
Weight :  1417 grams

This is electroplated silver. The banded stem has a marbled "laque de Chine" finish. Founded by Jeweller Charles Christofle in 1830 the maison Christofle still flourishes today. They have done so through collaboration with the best designers of their day. This tazza was designed for Christofle at a time when they were being artistically lead by Danish silver designer Christian Fjerdingstad and Italian designer Gio Ponti, however the design has been produced since the 1930s.

 

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