FranceSilvered metal CHRISTOFLE, said "Marchioness of Paiva", the bowl strawberry shaped and the handle of strawberry flowers and branches decorationIn the original green storage case with gilt bumble bees, with display frame and commemorative plaque inscribed "Coupelle Marquise de Paiva - Reproduction du Musée Bouilhet Christofle"(in very good condition)注意: The Marchioness of Paiva was a renowned courtesan during the Second Empire. Her Champs-Élysées palace, which still stands, was the setting of a life of splendour and refinement.The Maison CHRISTOFLE supplied all of the Marchioness's residence silverware as per the reedited spoon herewith referred.