CHRISTOFLE Malmaison 950 French Silver Sterling Coffee Pot Cardeilhac RARE FIND

THIS PIECE WOULD HAVE BEEN A SPECIAL ORDER ITEM FROM CHRISTOFLE - FROM A COLLECTION NOW REFERRED TO AS "HAUTE ORFEVRERIE" (Silversmiths' version of "Haute Couture") 11" tall x 7" handle to spout (905 grams) (weight includes the wooden handle) CURRENT RETAIL COST WOULD BE ABOUT $12,000 TO $16,000 USD I am offering for slightly more than a silver-plate version (about $2500) COMPOSITION: 950 French Silver (higher grade than 925 sterling) handle is made of ebonywood MARKINGS: Cardeilhac, w/ French Minerve Hallmark For 950 Silver, Both Cardeilhac & Christofle House Marks (Christofle O C w/ Bee). CONDITION: appears to have little or no use, and is in nearly flawless condition with only light superficial feather scratches from polishing and a very clean interior. ABOUT CHRISTOFLE'S "HAUTE ORFEVRERIE" COLLECTION Since 1830, the year the company was founded, Christofle has provided unparalleled, ancestral know-how, updating its techniques and styles throughout the decades. Whether designer and artistic creations, historical reproductions or special custom orders; Christofle’s exceptional pieces are all created in our haute orfèvrerie workshops, now located in the christofle factory in Yainville, france. Today, traditional silversmith techniques - raising, spinning, planing, chasing, engraving, etc. – all guaranteed by Christofle silversmith masters and best craftsmen of france (Meilleurs ouvriers de france) perpetuate the elegance and excellence of all the prestigious pieces.