The silver plated serving ladle in the Malmaison pattern is perfect for dishing up rice and potatoes. The wide and round bowl minimizes damage to the food. One of Christofle's most historic patterns, Malmaison typifies the Empire style, with its frieze of delicate palm and lotus leaves and symmetrical design. The name is a nod to the Chateau de la Malmaison, a favored Parisian residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Josephine.