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French Silver Plated Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler by Ercuis, Paris
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French Silver Plated Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler by Ercuis, Paris

1940 - 1960
Sold by Puckerings
Sold 10 March 2025 · Puckerings
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A fabulous French silver plated wine cooler or champagne bucket dating to c.1960 with a rim resembling a tulip head and stunning Art Deco styled handles to either side.

Just back from our silversmith where is has been professionally cleaned and polished returning it to it's former glory. There is the usual usage wear to the inside base and the underside commensurate with age.

The underside is where the signature "Ercuis" can be found for this famous top-notch silversmith, Ercuis of Paris famous for outfitting the luxury liners Normandie, Ile de France and Ville d'Alger.

Excellent condition spanning 10" handle to handle x 8" x 8 1/4" tall. Anything you see on the surface is simply reflections.

Item: 44314

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Silver Plated Champagne Bucket to the 1960s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
25.4cm (10.00")
Depth
20.3cm (7.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1029195
Dealers Internal Reference
44385
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A fabulous French silver plated wine cooler or champagne bucket dating to c.1960 with a rim resembling a tulip head and stunning Art Deco styled handles to either side.
“
Just back from our silversmith where is has been professionally cleaned and polished returning it to it's former glory.
Puckerings

There is the usual usage wear to the inside base and the underside commensurate with age.

fig 1. A polished silver-plated champagne bucket featuring dual scroll handles and a scalloped rim.
fig 1. French Silver Plated Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler by Ercuis, Paris

The underside is where the signature "Ercuis" can be found for this famous top-notch silversmith, Ercuis of Paris famous for outfitting the luxury liners Normandie, Ile de France and Ville d'Alger.

Excellent condition spanning 10" handle to handle x 8" x 8 1/4" tall. Anything you see on the surface is simply reflections.

Item: 44314

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Silver Plated Champagne Bucket to the 1960s.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
25.4cm (10.00")
Depth
20.3cm (7.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1029195
Dealers Internal Ref
44385
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Archive I A polished silver-plated champagne bucket featuring dual scroll handles and a scalloped rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Silver Plated Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler by Ercuis, Paris

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A polished silver-plated champagne bucket featuring dual scroll handles and a scalloped rim.
French Silver Plated Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler by Ercuis, Paris
Ref: SA1029195
A polished silver-plated champagne bucket featuring dual scroll handles and a scalloped rim.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBarware
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleFrench Classical
  • MaterialSilver Plated Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScalloped rim, Scroll handles, Footed base
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 25.4 cm (10 in) x D 20.3 cm (8 in)

FAQs

French silver plated champagne buckets gained prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries alongside the rise of luxury hospitality and high-end dining culture in Paris. Renowned Parisian silversmiths, including houses like Ercuis, perfected metal-plating techniques to produce durable yet elegant vessels for chilling wine at formal gatherings.

These items are typically constructed from a base metal, such as brass, copper, or nickel silver, which is then coated in a layer of fine silver using electroplating methods. Handles are often cast separately and soldered or riveted onto the body, while rims are frequently reinforced to withstand commercial or domestic use.

Authentic pieces are identified by makers marks, hallmarks, or manufacturer stamps typically located on the base or near the rim. Weight, thickness of the silver plate, and the crispness of any chased or cast decorative details also indicate quality craftsmanship.

A champagne bucket can be utilized as a functional bar accessory on a drinks trolley or sideboard, or repurposed as a sculptural vase for floral arrangements. Its reflective metallic surface adds texture and brightness to contemporary living and dining spaces.

Silver plate should be cleaned regularly with a non-abrasive silver polish and a soft microfibre cloth to remove tarnish without scratching the surface. It should be washed by hand in warm soapy water, dried thoroughly, and stored in a dry environment away from direct sunlight.
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