A magnificent Georgian silver-plated champagne bucket, beautifully proportioned and richly decorated in the classical taste.
This impressive cooler features a broad flared rim with rope-twist gadrooned detailing, elegant twin scrolling handles and a wonderfully decorative lower body with bold lobed ornamentation. Raised upon a substantial circular pedestal foot, also finished with gadrooned decoration, it has the weight and presence associated with grand Georgian tableware.
Originally designed for chilling wine or champagne at the dining table, pieces of this scale were both practical and an important display of fashionable entertaining. Today, it makes a spectacular addition to a drinks table, dining room or home bar and looks particularly striking filled with ice and a favourite bottle of champagne.
Period: Georgian Material: Silver plate Style: Classical / Georgian Use: Champagne or wine cooler Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear, marks and patination consistent with its age and use. These are part of the character and history of the piece.
Dimensions: Height: 24cm Width including handles: 27cm Diameter at rim: 21cm
A wonderfully decorative and usable piece of Georgian tableware — perfect for bringing a little historic grandeur to modern entertaining.
As with all Heritage House antique and vintage pieces, signs of age and previous use are to be expected and form part of the individual character and story of the piece.
