{"product_id":"victorian-silver-plated-lions-head-champagne-bucket","title":"Victorian silver plated Lions Head Champagne Bucket","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVictorian Silver-Plated Champagne Bucket with Lion Mask Handles\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA wonderfully decorative \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVictorian silver-plated champagne or wine bucket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, dating to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003elate 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, with a strong classical influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe substantial tapered body is finished with an ornate \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efoliate and scrollwork border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, while the sides are embellished with particularly impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003elion mask mounts holding large drop-ring handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e. Fine horizontal banding around the body and a stepped circular foot complete the elegant design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eLion mask ring handles were a popular neoclassical motif on quality 19th-century wine coolers and tableware, giving pieces such as this a suitably grand country-house appearance. Comparable late-19th-century silver-plated wine coolers are also recorded with lion mask ring handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Late 19th century, circa 1880–1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Victorian\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Silver plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Lion mask and ring handles, decorative foliate border and stepped circular base\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good antique condition with surface marks, light scratching and areas of tarnishing consistent with age and use. These form part of the character and patina of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA striking and highly usable piece of antique barware, perfect filled with ice and a bottle of champagne, or equally beautiful displayed with flowers. Its generous proportions and sculptural lion detailing make it a fabulous statement piece for a dining table, drinks trolley or home bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 22cm\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 21cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth including handles: 24cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note: as with all antique pieces, there may be minor signs of wear and imperfections commensurate with age.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59001328369989,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_3090.jpg?v=1787764509","url":"https:\/\/heritagehousecotswolds.com\/products\/victorian-silver-plated-lions-head-champagne-bucket","provider":"Heritage House Cotswolds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}