Objects

The cake server is part of a set produced by Christofle.

Server made of metal alloy, plated with a thin layer of silver. The shape of the server is irregular, widening towards the handle and tapering more strongly towards the tip. Along the edge of the server runs an irregular line made by the punching technique. At the bottom, this line forms an irregular geometric shape. The handle is flat, decorated with grooves: the decoration consists of four lines running along the edge (up to half its height when viewed from the side of the handle), below which a wavy geometric pattern is visible. The handle is finished with an elliptical figure joining it to the server.

Founded in 1830 in France, Christofle revolutionised the market in 1842 following its acquisition of a newly discovered patent for silvering by electrolysis. Beginning in the 19th century, it supplied cutlery to embassies, ministries, hotels and parliaments, thereby cementing its status in Europe. In 1860, the company opened a sales office in Warsaw, effectively consolidating its position in Central Europe.

Natalia Różańska