Christofle French Sterling Silver Two-Handled Covered Dish Bowl / Tureen in Art Deco Style

Christofle, French, 0.950 (higher purity than sterling) silver two-handled covered dish bowl or tureen in Art Deco style, with an elegant, geometric design, from the early 20th century, measuring 14 3/4'' from handle to handle by 9 3/4'' in depth by 5 1/4'' in height with the lid (2 7/8'' without the lid), weighing 52.2 troy ounces, and bearing hallmarks as shown.  The Christofle company was founded in 1830 by Charles Christofle. Born into a family of Parisian industrialists specializing in precious metal work, Charles Christofle was 15 years old when he began an apprenticeship with his brother-in-law Hugues Calmette, a jewelry manufacturer. In 1830, he took over the family business. In 1842, he bought from the patents for gilding and silvering by electrolysis; this technique gave birth to silver plating in France. In 1844, he decided to create and manufacture his own models. Christofle supplied King Louis-Philippe, who in 1846 ordered a dinner service for the Château d'Eu. The company