Christofle (Cardeilhac) - Two Antique 950 Sterling Silver Serving Platters - circa 1890s
Christofle Cardeilhac antique French Louis XVI sterling silver serving platters p.MsoNormal {margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; } Direct from Paris: A magnificent pair of antique 19th century Louis XVI sterling silver serving platters in "like new" condition by the world's leading manufacturer of fine sterling silver tableware "Cardeilhac (Christofle) – Silversmith to the King” circa 1890s. The history of French decorative arts is inextricably linked to the mastery of silversmithing, a tradition that reached its zenith in the 19th century under the skilled hands of Parisian ateliers. Among these, the house of Cardeilhac emerged as one of the most distinguished purveyors of luxury silverware, renowned for its impeccable craftsmanship, aristocratic patronage, and contributions to the neoclassical revival in metalwork. Specializing in the pr