528
A Strawberry spoon Paiva
Estimate
160 - 180
Session 3
23 November 2022
Hammer Price
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France
Silvered metal CHRISTOFLE, said "Marchioness of Paiva", the bowl strawberry shaped and the handle of strawberry flowers and branches decoration
In the original green storage case with gilt bumble bees, with display frame and commemorative plaque inscribed "Coupelle Marquise de Paiva - Reproduction du Musée Bouilhet Christofle"
(in very good condition)
Length 16 cm
Category
Silver
Additional Information
The Marchioness of Paiva was a renowned courtesan during the Second Empire. Her Champs-Élysées palace, which still stands, was the setting of a life of splendour and refinement.
The Maison CHRISTOFLE supplied all of the Marchioness's residence silverware as per the reedited spoon herewith referred.
Closed Auction
