Christofle - Rubans - Silver Plated Cutlery Set - 137-piece/12-pax. - France, 20th century

A magnificent and complete 137-piece silver-plated flatware set by Christofle, in the elegant Rubans pattern, dating from the 20th century.
This impressive service includes a complete range of flatware for main courses, fish dishes and desserts, as well as a generous collection of nine serving pieces. The handles are decorated with delicate cross-ribbon motifs and bows inspired by the style of Louis XVI.
The entire set is housed in a luxurious brown storage case, featuring a hinged lid and three fitted trays, providing an elegant and practical way to store the pieces.

Contents — 137 pieces

Main course
- 12 dinner spoons — 21 cm / 8.27 in
- 12 dinner knives — 25 cm / 9.84 in
- 12 dinner forks — 6 measuring 20.5 cm / 8.07 in and 6 measuring 21 cm / 8.27 in

Fish course
- 12 fish knives — 21.2 cm / 8.35 in
- 12 fish forks — 18.7 cm / 7.36 in
- 12 oyster forks — 14.8 cm / 5.83 in

Dessert
- 12 dessert spoons — 17 cm / 6.69 in
- 12 dessert knives — 20.3 cm / 7.99 in
- 12 dessert forks — 17 cm / 6.69 in
- 8 cake forks — 15.2 cm / 5.98 in

Coffee
- 12 coffee spoons — 13.8 cm / 5.43 in*

Serving pieces — 9 pieces
- 1 large serving spoon
- 1 sauce ladle
- 1 vegetable serving spoon
- 1 two-pronged meat fork
- 1 four-pronged meat fork
- 1 salad serving spoon
- 1 salad serving fork
- 1 fish serving fork
- 1 cake server

Total: 137 pieces.
* Eight coffee spoons are by Christofle. The remaining four were made by Orfèvrerie Apollo in a matching pattern.

Condition
The flatware is in excellent condition. Minor signs of use are present, including fine surface scratches and occasional silver oxidation that can be polished. The antique knife blades show some spotting and signs of age.

Please examine the photographs for a close impression.

Maker's marks
The pieces bear one of two sets of maker's marks:

Orfèvrerie Christofle: O–scales–C and O–chess piece–C
Charles Christofle / Christofle & Cie: C–scales–C and Christofle

The latter marks were used before 1935. The first set of marks was in use between 1935 and 1983.