{"product_id":"suite-de-6-coupes-a-glace-christofle-meribel-metal-argente-vers-1950","title":"Set of 6 Christofle Méribel Ice Cream Cups – Silver-Plated – c. 1950","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set of six silver-plated ice cream cups, Méribel pattern, illustrates the refinement of mid-20th-century French tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cup shape appears in Christofle's historical documentation as early as 1947, under reference A-467, before becoming known as Méribel in the 1950s. The pattern also appears in Christofle's 1960s documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cup shows a particularly clean line: a hemispherical bowl on a slender stem marked by a collar, set on a circular foot outlined with a thread. The restraint of the design highlights the shine of the silver-plate and reflects the elegance characteristic of Christofle's creations from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces bear the CHRISTOFLE marks and hallmarks, as well as the O.C. quality hallmark and the number 5, visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cups were intended for serving ice cream, sorbets and desserts and today make a fine collector's set for a refined table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• House: Christofle\u003cbr\u003e• Pattern: Méribel\u003cbr\u003e• Christofle reference: A-467\u003cbr\u003e• Type: footed ice cream cups \/ dessert cups\u003cbr\u003e• Set: 6 pieces\u003cbr\u003e• Period: c. 1950\u003cbr\u003e• Material: silver-plate\u003cbr\u003e• Height: 9.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e• Diameter: 7.2 cm\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: France\u003cbr\u003e• Marks: CHRISTOFLE – O.C. hallmark and number 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good overall condition, with light signs of wear and discreet micro-scratches consistent with the age and use of these antique pieces. The set shows fine shine and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill suited to serving ice cream, sorbets and desserts, this set easily complements a collection of 20th-century tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FRENCH SILVERWARE PARIS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58244128801112,"sku":"FSP-ARG-CHR-010","price":440.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/1106\/4152\/files\/IMG_4470.png?v=1787521421","url":"https:\/\/frenchsilverwareparis.com\/en\/products\/suite-de-6-coupes-a-glace-christofle-meribel-metal-argente-vers-1950","provider":"FRENCH SILVERWARE PARIS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}