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Vintage French Silver Plate Lion Handle Wine Cooler. Champagne Bucket.
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Vintage French Silver Plate Lion Handle Wine Cooler. Champagne Bucket.

1940 - 1960
Sold 5 May 2026 · Krave Antiques
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Description

This vintage wine / Champagne cooler which is made of silver plate features two handsome lion head and ring handles to each side and being French is marked to the underside with Metal Argente.

This quality wine bucket exudes elegance sitting on it's raised base and has a wonderful heavy quality feel.

A stylish piece of vintage barware in excellent condition is perfect for adding a touch of sophistication any dining table or bar area. Serve Champagne in style.

Material: Silver plate.

Date: Mid 20th century.

Marks: Metal Argente. 20.

Dimensions: Diameter including side handles: 22.5 cm (8 3/4"). Diameter: 18.5 cm (78 1/4"). Height: 25 cm (9 3/4").

Weight: 1.092 kg.

Condition: Excellent used antique / vintage condition with light signs of use in keeping with age. Silver plate in very good condition. The inside is nice and clean. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the wine cooler is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Silver Plate Wine Cooler to the 1950s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1210934
Dealers Internal Reference
LCC2617
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Description
This vintage wine / Champagne cooler which is made of silver plate features two handsome lion head and ring handles to each side and being French is marked to the underside with Metal Argente.
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This quality wine bucket exudes elegance sitting on it's raised base and has a wonderful heavy quality feel.
Krave Antiques
fig 1. A polished silver-plated wine cooler featuring cast lion mask handles with suspended rings and a circular footed base.
fig 1. Vintage French Silver Plate Lion Handle Wine Cooler. Champagne Bucket.

A stylish piece of vintage barware in excellent condition is perfect for adding a touch of sophistication any dining table or bar area. Serve Champagne in style.

Material: Silver plate.

Date: Mid 20th century.

fig 2. A polished silver-plated wine cooler featuring cast lion mask handles with suspended rings and a circular footed base.
fig 2. Vintage French Silver Plate Lion Handle Wine Cooler. Champagne Bucket.

Marks: Metal Argente. 20.

Dimensions: Diameter including side handles: 22.5 cm (8 3/4"). Diameter: 18.5 cm (78 1/4"). Height: 25 cm (9 3/4").

Weight: 1.092 kg.

Condition: Excellent used antique / vintage condition with light signs of use in keeping with age. Silver plate in very good condition. The inside is nice and clean. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the wine cooler is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Silver Plate Wine Cooler to the 1950s.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1210934
Dealers Internal Ref
LCC2617
Krave Antiques
Krave Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Krave antiques are an online retailer that specialise in finding rare and unique items that you will fall in love with

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Archive I A polished silver-plated wine cooler featuring cast lion mask handles with suspended rings and a circular footed base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Vintage French Silver Plate Lion Handle Wine Cooler. Champagne Bucket.

Archive II A polished silver-plated wine cooler featuring cast lion mask handles with suspended rings and a circular footed base. View II
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A polished silver-plated wine cooler featuring cast lion mask handles with suspended rings and a circular footed base.
Vintage French Silver Plate Lion Handle Wine Cooler. Champagne Bucket.
Ref: SA1210934
A polished silver-plated wine cooler featuring cast lion mask handles with suspended rings and a circular footed base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWine Coolers
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleFrench Traditional
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal, brass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsLion mask handles, Suspended rings, Fluted foot rim
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

French silver plate barware from the mid-20th century typically features heavy silver deposition over a base metal such as brass or copper, often incorporating neoclassical motifs such as lion masks and reeded bands.

These vessels are constructed using a base metal alloy, commonly brass or white metal, which undergoes an electroplating process to coat the exterior and interior surfaces in a layer of silver.

Authenticity is determined by examining makers marks or hallmarks stamped near the base or rim, the weight and thickness of the metal, and the characteristic patina or signs of wear on the silver layer.

A metallic wine cooler can be positioned on a sideboard or bar cart to introduce reflective texture, contrasting effectively against warm wood surfaces or modern marble countertops.

Preservation requires hand washing with a mild detergent and warm water, avoiding abrasive scouring pads, and periodically applying a specialized silver polish to maintain the finish without removing the plating.
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