Christofle "boréal" Silver-plated Cutlery Set, 149 Pieces

Luc Lanel (1893 - 1965) for Maison Christofle Silver-plated cutlery set in the Art Deco style, created by the famous designer Luc Lanel for Maison Christofle, in an oak wooden box. This refined model perfectly illustrates the meeting between the great tradition of French elegance and the geometric and refined lines specific to the vocabulary of the Art Deco period. Luc Lanel, a key figure in 20th-century design, particularly distinguished himself in the creation of silverware pieces for the prestigious ocean liner Normandie, a true floating palace and emblem of the Art Deco style, tragically destroyed by fire at Pier 88 in New York Harbor. This exceptional cutlery set includes 149 pieces distributed as follows: Coffee spoon: 12 Large coffee spoon: 8 Small soup spoon; 12 Large spoon: 12 Fish knife: 12 Large knife: 12 Small knife: 12 Spit stick: 12 Large fork: 12 Small fork: 23 Dessert fork: 12 Service piece: 10 A set of great elegance, testifying to the exceptional know-how of Christofle and the timeless creativity of Luc Lanel. Traces of wear, see photo. Box: L 51 x H 38 x D 36 cm