Large Louis XVI Silver-plated Bronze Serving Tray With Handles, Christofle, 19th Century

Large rectangular serving tray with handles, Louis XVI style, signed by Maison Christofle*, in finely chiseled silver-plated bronze decorated with a frieze of pearls around the edge and crossed ribbons on the handles, the guilloché background decorated in its center with an oval cartouche, from the late 19th-early 20th centuries. This tray is in good condition, superb quality. It is hallmarked on the back. Please note: micro-scratches and wear from time, the back will need to be re-cleaned, see photos. *Christofle is a French silversmith brand, founded in 1830 by Charles Christofle. Its master silversmith hallmarks were registered in 1845, the date of the first "silver-plated goldsmith" factory. At the end of the 19th century, Maison Christofle now produced silver-plated metal objects. Emperor Napoleon III ordered all the official dinner services of the Empire from Christofle in 1851. From the second half of the 19th century, Christofle also became the supplier of ministries, embassies, parliaments around the world, but also of luxury hotels, shipping and railway companies, both French and foreign. Dimensions Width 47 cm Length at handles 70 cm / without 59.5 cm All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com