BEAUTIFUL FRENCH SILVERPLATE CHRISTOFLE SOUP TUREEN Start Price USD 280.00 Current Price USD 285.00 Time Left - Bid Count 2 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, August 27, 2008 End Time Saturday, September 06, 2008 Location Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires See more about ' BEAUTIFUL FRENCH SILVERPLATE CHRISTOFLE SOUP TUREEN' Description     BEAUTIFUL FRENCH CHRISTOFLE  SOUP TUREEN   Original Silver Plate of High Quality made by Christofle in France. Piece hallmarked  WITH FRENCH MARKS . This is silver plate quality. Christofle, the French "old guard" silver Manufactured in Paris, used a patented process witch leaves a greater thickness of silver on areas likely to get the most wear plus their technology insures against " EXFOLIATION" (or shedding) of the plate. An absolute must for Christofle collectors Christofle is a French silver firm known to make the best silverplated flatware and serving pieces in the world. Christofle had many commissions by French royalty and aristocracy during the second half of the 19th century during the era of Napoleon III. Their pieces are highly sought after because they are so very heavily plated, unlike plate found anywhere else in the world. They also fitted the dining rooms of the finest hotels and ocean liners in European history. The quality is equal to that of other European companies. MEASURES: 7 3/4" HIGH   // 8 1/4" DIAMETER   //  WEIGHT 1,400 KG CONDITIONS: Please take in mind that you are bidding for an antiques items, and it were used. The piece is really vintage, with original patina, minor dents  as you can see in the photos and minor lost on the silver-plate almost invisible to the vision. Please see the photos very well. SHIPPING COST TO USA.  Other countries please consult. 1) BY FEDEX: u$s  46.- It takes 3 to 6 business days  to arrive. Full insurance included.   . CLICK ON THE PICTURES TO ENLARGE                       Please read before bidding   Only I accept the payment through Pay-pal . Probably, there will be a delay in answers questions on week ends, sorry. Please, see my others auctions, you can combine the shipping cost!! We reserve the right to relist the item if the payment is not received within 14 days of the end of the auction. I don't accept new users without FEEDBACK., PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE BIDDING Buyer pays all shipping costs.  Insurance is available for all shipping's. If buyer decides not to contract an insurance, he assumes all shipping risks. All items are sold "AS IS". All sales final. Winners: Please contact us within 3 days after auction. We ship pieces once we receive the payment. Please read the description carefully, if you have any questions contact us via E-mail. Please, serious bidders only.  Please check out our other interesting items currently listed. ANY QUESTIONS OR NEEDS MORE DETAILS OR PICTURES PLEASE  FREE TO EMAIL US. THANKS FOR LOOKING AND HAPPY BIDDING   Place a Bid!