CHRISTOFLE 925 Sterling Silver Mustard Pot HAUTE ORFEVRERIE Ltd Made In France

CHRISTOFLE HAUTE ORFEVRERIE STERLING SILVER MUSTARD POT w/ mouth blown crystal insert Starting in the late seventeenth century, the splendor and refinement of the court of King Louis XIV influenced all the courts of Europe, and Christofle updated this style in the nineteenth century to transform table accessories into luxurious and elegant objects. originally created in 1860. Characteristic decoration and finish in the Louis XIV style. number 46 of a Limited edition of 500 pieces. dimensions H: 4.5 in W: 5.5 in D: 5.25 in current retail is $19,000 (yes, it's true!) THIS PIECE IS MISSING ITS LID, WHICH IS WHY IT IS SUBSTANTIALLY DISCOUNTED. ABOUT CHRISTOFLE "HAUTE ORFEVRERIE" Created by Maison Christofle in 1993, Haute Orfèvrerie designates the silversmith's high-end collection with a dedicated workshop. The Haute Orfèvrerie pieces are all hand crafted limited editions. The collection offers contemporary creations or reissuing of emblematic artefacts of the Maison. These exceptional items, through their design, dimensions or specifications, are identified in the goldsmith production by a vintage stamp, indicating the year of their manufacture. each item is made to order and numbered The Haute Orfèvrerie workshop employs traditional silvermithing techniques, such as hammer work, embossing, setting and polishing. Some tools date back to the 18th & 19th centuries, and most craftsman bearing the "Best Craftsman In France" designation, which very few ever achieve.