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French silver tableware
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:44 am
by suemichael
I would appreciate any help in identifying a set of silver tableware that I recently inherited. I was told it the hallmark is Minerva. However, the Minerva hallmarks that I find in references are all profiles. The Silver has a Christofle signature on each piece. I was also told that the silver is 950 rather than 925.
Thanks
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Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 6:58 pm
by Babsy
Your photo need to be closer. Most digital cameras can take a good close-up.
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French silver tableware
Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 11:50 am
by suemichael
Attached is an enlargment of the hallmarks. Is this what is needed?
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Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:00 pm
by admin
Hi Sue,
The diamond shaped mark will have some letters and a symbol in it. Can you tell us what they are?
Regards, Tom
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contact information for Christofle
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 1:19 pm
by suzannedoobees
I had the opportunity to visit The Christofle facility in France and they were beyond helpful. You might try writing to them at: Christofle, 112 rue Ambroise Croisat, F-93206 France. I found them to be mostly french speakers, so ask: Cher Mesdames et Monsieurs, Est'ce que vous pouvez m'aider. Je voudrais faire identification et dater mon argenterie Francaise Christofle. C'etait un cadeau et j'aime beaucoup. Merci mille fois, (Your name and address here) Send it to Attention:Identification argenterie Christofle. Include any photos that you may have. Let us know if they are able and/or willing to be of assistance. I can help you with any needed translations. Good Luck !(Bonne Chance!)
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