C.1935 Vendome Arcantia by Christofle France Silverplated Salad Servers #1 a Pair

Description

The fork and kinife have exactly the same measurements.
Length 9.75"
Height: 1.5"
Width: 2.125"
Vendome Arcantia by Christofle France … more The fork and kinife have exactly the same measurements.
Length 9.75"
Height: 1.5"
Width: 2.125"
Vendome Arcantia by Christofle France Silverplated salad servers.. This pattern features the same shell motif that adorned the ceremonial silverware used during the reign of King Louis XIV.
SILVER-PLATED METAL
France has standardized the quality hallmarks since 1983. They relate to articles in silver and gold and guarantee the density of the metals deposited onto the alloy. The quality hallmark is square with the indication of the quality in Roman numerals: I or II. The symbol and initials are specific to each silversmith or goldsmith.
Since its founding, the main hallmarks of Maison Christofle have evolved.
The balance stamp, the silversmith's hallmark, was used by Maison Christofle from 1844 to 1935. Since 1935, the manufacturer's mark has been represented by an illustration of the knight from Chess surrounded by the initials "OC".
Throughout its history, to identify particular collections, Maison Christofle has used other hallmarks, including a rooster, for the Gallia collection and a cat's head, for silver and gilded pieces. less