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Crumb collector, Alfenide, Art Deco, Christofle, 80's - France
€400
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Type: Crumb Sweep Company: Christofle Materials: Alfenide, wood Period: 1980s Country: France Good condition according to its age and use Dimensions: Large: 4.5 x 19 x 20.5 cm. Small: 4 x 6.3 x 25 cm. Magnificent Christofle Art Deco crumb sweep, made of alfenide and wood. Includes original box. It is in Art Deco style, with its pure geometric lines and its beautiful dark wood handle with beautiful grain. It bears two hallmarks, one a Christofle chess knight and the other of the alfenide, a metal alloy patented by the house. It is in its original packaging with a care label. About the Christofle brand: Christofle is one of the most important goldsmith houses on the Parisian scene, creating exceptional tableware, refined jewelry and home accessories of great elegance and mastery since 1830. In 1850, Charles Halphen founded his jewelry workshop in Paris. The metal Alfenide, whose name is clearly a pun on the founder's name, was used as the basis for the factory's silver-plated items. It was an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc, perfect as a base metal due to its silvery luster, in contrast to the brass and copper still common until then (which have a reddish-yellow color). The Parisian jewelry and silverware manufacturer Christofle began a collaboration with Halphen, in which Christofle created the designs, Halphen created the pieces based on his Alfenide, and these were silver-plated by Christofle and marketed under the Alfenide name. This gave Christofle the opportunity to target a broader market segment, and Halphen enjoyed great success. After Halphen's death, his widow took over. In 1888, Christofle permanently took over the factory and continued to produce cutlery under the Alfenide line until around World War II. Although not well known, these pieces are inextricably linked to the Christofle name. With its beautiful designs and excellent quality, Alfenide remains a quality brand for luxury tableware. Today, they still produce pieces in their classic style, without losing their traditional quality. Shipping of the product will be paid by the buyer according to the dimensions, weight, and destination. We will contact you to arrange the shipment and agree on a quote. Shipping costs include custom-made professional packaging and personalized shipping, with a tracking number and warranty. The buyer will be responsible for paying import duties and associated taxes in the destination country, if applicable. Please note the seller's disclaimer of liability for any customs charges, as these are levied in the destination country and the amount payable is determined by that country's customs office. If an export permit is required, the costs are the buyer's responsibility. The cost gradually depends on the value of the work to be exported.
Good condition according to its age and use
Good condition according to its age and use
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBrown, SilverMaterialWood, SilverNumber of items1BrandChristofleHeight5 cmWidth19 cmDepth25 cmSigns of usageScratches
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Valladolid, SpainOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 1 sale