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Bushells Antiques has dated this Christofle Silver Plate Flatware to the 1920s.
An exceptional and monumental 238-piece Christofle Malmaison silver-plated flatware service, manufactured in France and representing one of the most extensive, complete, and impressive examples of this iconic pattern currently available on the market.
Services of this magnitude are now exceptionally rare, as most Christofle canteens have been reduced, split, or lost over time. The survival of such a vast and comprehensive original service is highly significant and increasingly difficult to find.
The service is executed in Christofle’s most celebrated Malmaison pattern, inspired by the French Empire style and characterised by an elegant continuous frieze of palm and lotus leaves terminating in a classical palmette motif. The design reflects the refined grandeur associated with Napoleon’s Château de Malmaison and remains one of Christofle’s most prestigious and enduring creations.
Each piece bears the Christofle maker’s mark with the knight chess emblem and “France” stamp, confirming manufacture by this world-renowned Parisian silversmith.
Unlike standard flatware services, this monumental set includes an exceptional range of specialised utensils — including oyster forks, snail forks, lobster forks, pastry forks, fish knives, fruit knives, and multiple specialist spoons — demonstrating the level of formal dining and sophistication for which it was originally commissioned.
The sheer scale of 238 pieces allows for grand entertaining on a scale rarely possible today, making this a true statement service suitable for important households, collectors, and prestigious interiors.
Monumental Christofle services of this size and completeness are now seldom encountered, particularly in such superb condition.
Inventory
Knives:
12 Dinner Knives
12 Steak Knives
12 Dessert Knives
8 Fruit Knives
12 Butter Knives
12 Fish Knives
Forks:
12 Dinner Forks
12 Fish Forks
12 Salad Forks
12 Dessert Forks
12 Pastry Forks
12 Oyster Forks
12 Snail Forks
12 Lobster Forks (two sizes)
Spoons:
12 Table Spoons
12 Dessert Spoons
12 Soup Spoons
12 Tea Spoons
12 Coffee Spoons
12 Ice Cream Spoons
6 Spoons – 15 cm
6 Spoons – 13 cm
Total: 238 Pieces
Condition
Excellent condition throughout. This monumental 238-piece Christofle Malmaison service has been professionally cleaned and fully inspected by a professional silversmith, who has confirmed that every piece is in outstanding condition with no faults, damage, or losses. The silver plate presents beautifully with a rich, bright, even finish across the entire service. The set is ready for immediate use and display.
Additional Details
Creator: Christofle
Origin: France
Pattern: Malmaison
Material: Silver Plate and Stainless Steel
Style: Empire Revival
Period: Late 20th Century
Condition: Excellent
Quantity: 238 Pieces
Bushells Antiques has dated this Christofle Silver Plate Flatware to the 1920s.
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A Monumental 238 Piece Christofle Malmaison Silver Plate Flatware Service France