Large Christofle Mid-20th Century Silverplate Tray w/ Intricate Engraving - 25¼"

This impressive silverplate serving tray by Christofle is a refined mid-20th-century revival of the ornate decorative styles popular in the 19th century, crafted as part of the prestigious Gallia Collection. Oval in form and generously sized, the tray is decorated with an intricately engraved surface depicting classical garlands, architectural scrolls, and central cherubic figures. The rim is delicately gadrooned, and the integrated handles feature smooth curves with sculptural finesse, offering both balance and grace.

The piece bears the “Christofle France” stamp along with the post-1935 “OC” maker's mark in a square cartouche, dating it more accurately to the 1940s–1960s. This places the tray within a period when Christofle often revisited historical styles in their luxury collections, reinterpreting classic forms for modern entertaining. Ideal for displaying a tea service, arranging glassware on a bar, or creating an elegant centerpiece, this tray is as functional as it is decorative. It offers a compelling combination of scale, artistry, and heritage, perfect for collectors of Christofle or lovers of timeless French design.