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Vintage French Christofle Gallia Silver Plate Candle Holder with Handle, Shell

$ 46.99

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Total width w/handle: 5 ¾ inches (14.60 cm)
  • Height: 1 5/8 inches (4 cm)
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Style: French
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: This candle holder is in very good condition with the exception of faint scratches due to normal use. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page.
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Brand: Christofle
  • Weight: 3.77 ounces (107 gr.)
  • Maker: Christofle
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Pattern: Shell
  • Diameter: 3 3/8 inches (8.70 cm)
  • Composition: Silverplate
  • Age: Post-1940
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    Vintage French
    Christofle
    Gallia
    Silver Plate Candle Holder
    with Handle, Shell Pattern
    T
    his
    handsome vintage French
    Christofle
    silver plated candle holder with handle is designed in the stylish “
    Coquille
    ” or shell, pattern. It bears the maker’s marks of the famous
    Maison
    Christofle
    in Paris. The first  maker’s mark consists of the name “
    Christofle
    ” along with the word “France” written in block letters. The second maker’s mark consists of the initials O.C. (
    Orfèvrerie
    Christofle
    ) surrounding the figure of a knight from a chess set. The third mark consists of the words “
    Coll. Gallia
    ” (
    Collection Gallia
    ). The name
    Gallia
    was registered by
    Christofle
    to launch their “
    Art Nouveau
    ” silver plate flatware collection. The prestigious grand hotel
    Le Ritz
    in Paris, as well as the mythic train, the
    Orient Express
    , were equipped with luxurious table settings of
    Gallia

    Art Nouveau
    ” and “
    Art Deco
    ” flatware. This candle holder is in very good condition with the exception of faint scratches due to normal use. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page.
    Please have a look at our other listings, we presently have more examples of the
    Christofle
    “coquille” pattern in our store.
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 3 3/8 inches (8.70 cm)
    Total width
    w
    /handle: 5 ¾ inches (14.60 cm)
    Height: 1 5/8 inches (4 cm)
    Weight: 3.77 ounces (107 gr.)
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    Shipping
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    Items will be shipped on the
    first shipping day after payment is received.
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    Items in Paris, France, are sent by registered mail via the French Post Office.
    Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charge. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying
    .
    Payment
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    only.
    Payment must be received within 5 days of end of auction.
    Note
    Please remember that you are bidding on an antique or vintage item and all such items will have some signs of wear and tear from passage through the years, but these marks of history are what distinguishes it from the new and gives it patina and charm.
    We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it is impossible to describe every aspect of an object.
    We give the history of an object to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes.
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    Please look at our photos.
    Return Policy
    No questions asked return policy. Items must be returned in
    14
    business days. Item must be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, and insured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10% restocking fee
    .
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