Henriette Napkin Ring Silverplated

A legend at Christofle says that it is Charles himself who invented the napkin ring! Unique personal item on the table, it designates every guest it’s seat. Charles’ family was very close; this is why each napkin ring is inspired by women who have marked his life: Anne, Hyacinthe, Anne-Henriette, Rosine and Marie-Rose. Henriette (named after Anne-Henriette (1800-1837) was the younger sister of Charles Christofle. She was also the mother-in-law of Leon Rouvenat a partner of Charles Christofle in the jewelry business. Through this collection, the Maison invites you around the family table of Charles Christofle. This napkin ring is silver-plated and has an oval shape. It is perfect for personalization and engraving. Thanks to its creations in silver, Christofle is a symbol of luxury and elegance. Since its founding in the mid-19th century, it has been a continous innovative force and has infused each era with a new art of living. Thus, over time, this prestigious company has revolutionized styles, techniques, and methods for the production and distribution of silver plate and the decorative arts. A player in and privileged witness to the evolution of taste, customs, and traditions, Christofle has always seen its name associated with major creative trends, renowned artists such as Man Ray or Jean Cocteau, avant-garde architects such as Gio Ponti, and modernist silversmiths such as Lino Sabattini and Christian Fjerdingsatd, as well as present-day designers such as Andrée Putman, Martin Szekely or Ora ïto. Today, as in the past, whether gracing the tables of emperors, princes, or maharajas, in palaces, on board the Trans-Siberian Railway, Orient Express, or transatlantic ocean liners, or in the contemporary restaurants, Christofle continues to make an impression.