Hallmarked with a rooster and goat's head in a lozenge, the silver hallmark of the Alfenide factory, acquired by Christofle in 1880 and renamed "Orfèvrerie Gallia."
The Gallia silversmith mark was registered in 1908, from which date it appears under the Gallic rooster. Numbered 4118, monogrammed.
The number 4118 in the Gallia (Christofle) collection corresponds to a very specific model from the Art Nouveau/Belle Époque period (around 1900-1905).
According to the historical catalogs of Orfèvrerie Gallia (Christofle), this number is generally associated with a punch cup (or bouillon/chocolate cup) with a naturalistic design.
The Decoration: At that time, the 4100-4200 series at Gallia often featured motifs of mistletoe, holly, or cherry blossoms. The handles are often crafted to resemble branches or plant stems that curl around the body of the cup.
Cup: diameter 10 cm x height 8.5 cm, handle width 4 cm
Total weight: 299 grams
No silver plating loss.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsSilverMaterialSilverNumber of items1First ownerYesHeight15 cmWidth15 cmDepth15 cm