Christofle Malmaison Standard Spoon Christofle Silver Purchased in France approximately 30 years ago, Used a few times Used item Currently, the Malmaison standard spoon is priced around 20,000 yen at department stores. This spoon is slightly smaller than a table spoon, designed for Japanese users. Length: Approximately 17.0 cm Oval part length: Approximately 6.0 cm Weight: Approximately 52 grams When not in use, please store it in a zip-lock bag, etc. If used regularly, the color will not turn black, and you won't need to polish it. The blackening means it can be polished to look new. Polishing involves removing the black oxidized layer to reveal the beautiful silver underneath. Stainless steel shines for the first year, but it won't return to its original shine even after polishing. Therefore, this Christofle is said to be Christofle silver that can be polished for three generations without wearing out. Antique silver products were all made of pure silver. A large amount of silver was used in their production. However, in recent years, manufacturers like Christofle have emerged, making high-quality, inexpensive cutlery silver products. With its elegant form, pleasant weight, and gentle pure white shine, it is a French silverware brand, "Christofle," loved by royal families around the world. Christofle cutlery brings an elegant and high-quality space to table coordination as a symbol of French elegance and hospitality. Empire style. Named after the land where Napoleon's beloved Josephine's mansion is located. The laurel wreath, a symbol of the emperor, was a favorite motif. ※ Material: Christofle Silver The material is silver-plated, with an average of 44 microns (1 micron = 1/1000mm) of high-quality pure silver plated over German silver (an alloy of zinc, copper, and nickel) (10 times thicker than general silver plating). Sterling silver and Christofle silver have almost the same weight. In 1830, Charles Christofle, a jeweler, founded <Christofle> under his name. After obtaining a patent for the technology of gold and silver plating based on the principle of electrolysis in 1842, he commercialized it and grew into a leading brand representing France in fields ranging from silverware art and sculpture to decorations and tableware.