{"product_id":"christofle-silverplate-chalice-from-the-paquebot-france","title":"Christofle Silverplate Chalice from the Paquebot “France”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristofle Silverplate Chalice from the Paquebot “France”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful vintage French silverplate chalice by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristofle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, engraved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“PAQUEBOT ‘FRANCE’”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e across the body. Elegant and sculptural in form, the piece features a tall flared cup, polished silverplate finish, decorative banding at the stem, and a substantial dark base that gives it a wonderful presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is especially charming for its connection to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaquebot France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated French ocean liner launched in 1960 and placed into service in 1962. The SS France was one of the great postwar French liners and a symbol of French elegance, design, and transatlantic travel. Christofle, one of France’s most renowned silversmiths, produced fine silverplate and tableware for luxury interiors and ocean-liner service, making this a particularly interesting piece for collectors of French silver, Christofle, and maritime history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chalice has a refined, understated Art Deco-inspired feel, with clean lines and a beautiful reflective surface. It would be lovely styled as a decorative object, used as a small vessel, or added to a collection of Christofle, French silverplate, or ocean liner memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is consistent with age and use, including light surface wear and patina to the silverplate. Please review photos for full condition details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Christofle, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silverplate with dark base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngraving:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PAQUEBOT “FRANCE”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Likely mid-20th century, associated with the 1960s-era SS France \/ Paquebot France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swan Hill Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48777918218459,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/0466\/6843\/files\/C6CD67E7-15D5-42D9-806E-F9ED5E71AED4.png?v=1778892797","url":"https:\/\/swanhillhome.com\/products\/christofle-silverplate-chalice-from-the-paquebot-france","provider":"Swan Hill Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}