HISTORIC: Single Saddam Hussein Palace Christofle Silver Plated Dinner/Soup Spoon

Description

This is an authentic and historically powerful piece of modern political history: a Christofle France Silver Plated Dinner or Soup Spoon sourced from the Presidential Palaces of Saddam Hussein in Iraq. Confirmed Provenance: The elaborate emblem on the handle is the Iraqi Coat of Arms (Eagle of Saladin) used during Saddam Hussein’s rule (c. 1965–2003). Christofle was specially commissioned to produce this luxury tableware, customized with the state emblem, for use in the Palaces. This spoon, a genuine piece of palace inventory recovered after the 2003 invasion, is a verifiable historical artifact. The Cutlery: Manufactured by the world-renowned French silversmith, Christofle, the handle features the classic, sophisticated Malmaison pattern. This piece is stamped with the Christofle hallmarks on the back of the bowl. Given the strong evidence of similar pieces selling in the militaria market, this spoon is a museum-grade collectible for those interested in contemporary history and artifacts from the Iraq War.