Christofle Paris – Silver-plated Copper Candlestick, Cluny Model

Candlestick by the house of CHRISTOFLE in Paris, Cluny model, inspired by the classical forms of the reign of LOUIS XIV. The octagonal socket rises above an elegantly tapering faceted stem, set on a broad stepped base with architectural mouldings. The candlestick is made of two assembled parts in silver plated copper.

Marks struck beneath the base, including the applied CHRISTOFLE plaque, the OC mark with balance and stars in an oval within a hatched rectangle, and the IOC mark featuring a chess knight.

Height 22 cm
Weuight: 699 grams.

Condition report
Very fine condition. Light and even wear to the silver plate on the edges, revealing the copper beneath.

Founded in 1830, the house of CHRISTOFLE becomes the official supplier to His Majesty King LOUIS PHILIPPE, then attains international renown under the Second Empire with the great state service commissioned by Emperor NAPOLEON III. The firm participates in the Universal Exhibitions, creates pieces for European courts, for the great transatlantic liners, for Parisian palaces and for major international transport companies. Throughout the twentieth century CHRISTOFLE develops an increasingly modern production and collaborates with leading designers.
Works by the house enter public collections early on and are today held in the world’s most prestigious museums, including the LOUVRE, the MUSÉE DES ARTS DÉCORATIFS, the METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART and the VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM.