Antique Christofle Silverplate Grape & Vine Motif French Tilt Teapot on Stand For Sale

Antique Christofle Silverplate Grape & Vine Motif French Tilt Teapot on Stand

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Offering an antique silver grape and vine motif French tilt teapot on stand by Christofle (ca. 1890).

Silversmith to Europe\'s aristocracy, the French firm Christofle is world renownedfor excellence and fine quality and is eagerly sought by collectors. In addition to taking commissions from royalty, Christofle madespecial pieces for luxury hotels, and this teapot on stand from the Hotel National in Frankfurt is such an example.

Included are four pieces: the teapot and lid, the x frame stand, and a burner. The teapot can be tilted in the stand to pour the tea.The styling is handsome and understated. The teapot is quite simple with no decoration except for the twig motif in the handle, which consists of the metal twigs joined by a turned piece of ebony in the middle. The rustic twig theme as well as diminutive bunches of grapes are splendidly depicted in the teapot stand.

Christofle produced its wares in limited quantity, so this is an unusual item; and of course the fine workmanship and understated elegance seen in this teapot on stand are hallmarks of Christofle and make this a very desirable piece for the connoisseur.

The teapot is bottom stamped: Christofle [phone removed by ] 5 Hotel National Frankfurt A/M and also with the square metal blanc hallmark and rhombus hallmark with the stamp: MBCC (see photo).

The lid on the side of the rim is stamped: Christofle [phone removed by ] 5 and also with the square metal blanc hallmark and rhombus hallmarks with the stamp: MBCC (see photo).

The teapot stand is bottom stamped:[phone removed by ] Hotel National Frankfurt A/M and also with a square metal blanc hallmark (see photo).

The teapot on stand is in excellent antique condition. Needs polishing which we will leave to the new owner. The inside appears to be stained with tea/coffee.

Measurements: 14 3/8\" tall (teapot on stand). The teapot measures 9 1/2\" across (tip of spout to edge of handle).

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