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Silver surtout of the Duke of Magenta, in the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Silver surtout of the Duke of Magenta, in the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Silver surtout of the Duke of Magenta, in the International Exhibition, 1862. The gold and silver works of the French establishment of M. Charles Christofle, the celebrated gold and silver smith of the Rue de Bondy at Paris, have attracted general attention and admiration from the visitors to the International Exhibition. We reproduce one of his principal works of art, the silver surtout sent by his Majesty Napoleon III. to the Duke of Magenta to grace the historical banquet offered by the Ambassador Extraordinary of France to the now King of Prussia on the occasion of the coronation fetes at Berlin. This beautiful object represents the harvest, the vintage, fishing, and the chase - that is to say, the different sources of gastronomical luxury. The surtout, laden with fruits and flowers, sparkling with reflected light, and occupying the centre of an immense table surrounded with the members of several Royal families and the most remarkable celebrities of the world, then met with that august approbation which has since been confirmed by all who have had an opportunity of examining what may be justly considered to be one of the most beautiful of M. Christofle's artistic creations'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph showcases the Silver Surtout of the Duke of Magenta, a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship displayed at the International Exhibition of 1862. The creator of this magnificent work remains unknown, but it is attributed to the esteemed French gold and silver smith, M. Charles Christofle, whose establishment on Rue de Bondy in Paris was a beacon of artistic excellence during that era. The Silver Surtout, a gift from Napoleon III to the Duke of Magenta, was designed to grace the historical banquet hosted by the French Ambassador Extraordinary during the coronation fetes at Berlin. The surtout, a large centerpiece, is adorned with intricate designs representing the harvest, vintage, fishing, and the chase - symbolizing the various sources of gastronomical luxury. The photograph captures the surtout in all its splendor, surrounded by an immense table laden with fruits, flowers, and the esteemed company of several Royal families and renowned celebrities of the world. The reflected light adds an ethereal glow to the already breathtaking creation, making it a true work of art that elicited admiration from all who beheld it. This Silver Surtout, a testament to M. Christofle's artistic genius, remains a significant piece of history and a symbol of the opulence and grandeur of the 19th century.
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