CHRISTOFLE, Régence model - Lot 101

CHRISTOFLE, Régence model Tea service consisting of 12 silver-plated teaspoons and 1 sugar tong (13 pieces). Decorated with foliage, scrolls and acanthus leaves. Spoon attachments with "pointe d'asperge" decoration. Each spatula has a violin on the back and is engraved "RP". Goldsmith's hallmarks: ("CC" and balance) and signatures in full. L. spoons: 14.5 cm. L. tongs: 17 cm. In their original black leather-covered case bearing the mark ("CC" and balance), inside vermilion lettered: "CHRISTOFLE & CIE. Manre d'orfèvrerie à Paris" (used condition). Case dimensions: H: 4 cm. L: 19 cm. D: 19 cm. Designed by architect Charles MEWES (1858-1914) for the inauguration of the Hôtel RITZ, place Vendôme, PARIS, circa 1897-98. A visual of this model can be seen in the press kit produced by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs for the exhibition "Christofle Une brillante histoire" (November 14, 2024 - April 20, 2025).