Charles Christofle & Cie. 19th century 'Surtout Corbeille Trois Femmes', A large silvered bronze and gilt centerpiece Paris, made in 1873

stamped CHRISTOFLE, with index number 815052

Overall in good condition and presentation, with the usual and visible tarnishing to gilding. Please note that the inside of the cup is gilded. The department encourages interested parties to use our online e-catalogue's zoom function to enjoy magnified and alternate views of this lot.
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The present model was first created by Christofle in 1855 and consequently exhibited at both the  Paris Exposition Universelle of 1855 and 1867.

Sotheby's is grateful to Anne Gros, Director of the Christofle Museum,  for her assistance in cataloguing this lot.