VINTAGE CHRISTOFLE FRANCE "SS DE GRASSE" SILVERPLATE TWO-HANDLE TROPHY CUP, 7"

Description

A rare vintage Christofle France silverplate two-handle trophy cup. Cup engraved "S.S. DE GRASSE," for a Compagnie Générale Transatlantique ocean liner (active 1924-1953). Measures approx. 7"h x 6"l (including handles) x 3.75"w. In fair vintage condition, displaying general surface wear/tarnish, some plate loss, corrosion to the cup interior, and scattered tiny nicks to the opening, base, and handle edges, all consistent with age - see pictures. There is also a slight unevenness to the trophy's foot, causing it to wobble slightly and give the bowl/handles a tilted appearance. Stamped "ORFEVRERIE CHRISTOFLE" on base upper edge, "CHRISTOFLE" with 1935-1983 "OC" hallmark and number "8" on base underside.
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A rare vintage Christofle France silverplate two-handle trophy cup. Cup engraved "S.S. DE GRASSE," for a Compagnie Générale Transatlantique ocean liner (active 1924-1953). Measures approx. 7"h x 6"l (including handles) x 3.75"w. In fair vintage condition, displaying general surface wear/tarnish,
some plate loss, corrosion to the cup interior, and
scattered tiny nicks to the opening, base, and handle edges, all consistent with age - see pictures. There is also a slight unevenness to the trophy's foot, causing it to wobble slightly and give the bowl/handles a tilted appearance. Stamped "ORFEVRERIE CHRISTOFLE" on base upper edge, "CHRISTOFLE" with 1935-1983 "OC" hallmark and number "8" on base underside.
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