"Exceptional Silvered Bronze Centerpiece By Charles Christofle "
An exceptional and rare Christofle centerpiece. Decorated with water lilies, putti, a swan, and reeds, and surmounted by a crystal soliflore (likely Baccarat). The base is stamped with the Christofle hallmarks, CC for Charles Christofle, and numbered 292813. The swan and putto on the back have been re-silvered; the rest retains its original silver plating. The crystal soliflore is unmarked. Base dimensions: 54 cm long x 44 cm wide x 52.5 cm high. Total height with the crystal: 74 cm. Mid-19th century.