Antique Art Deco Silver Plated Wine Champagne Cooler by Christofle C1935

This is a high-quality antique French silver-plated wine cooler bearing the maker's mark of the highly sought-after French silversmith and retailer Christofle.

It is from their Gallia collection, and the underside bears the Christofle Gallia mark, which was introduced in 1935.

An Art Deco feel is achieved with the decorative reeding and the ring handles, but most importantly, its shiny finish will add old-world refinement and cohesion to whatever room it sits in.

Will look fabulous on your sideboard with champagne and glasses.

 

The quality and craftsmanship throughout the piece are truly second to none.

Condition:

In excellent condition,  with clear maker's marks and no dings or dents. Please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 21 cm x Width 24 cm x Depth 19 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 8 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 7 inches

Christofle 

is a manufacturer of fine silver flatware and home accessories based in France. It was founded in 1830 when jeweler Charles Christofle assumed management of a jewelry workshop belonging to his wife's family. Among Christofle's product lines are silver picture frames, crystal vases and glassware, porcelain dinnerware, and silver jewelry and holloware. 

Artists and designers such as the Parisian silversmith Antoine Perrin, Man Ray, Jean Cocteau, Gio Ponti, Andree Putman, Martin Szekely, Ito Morabito (Ora-Ito), Xiao Hui Wang, and Richard Hutten are among those whose creations have been made by Christofle.  In 1951, the Christofle company agreed with Ernest Cardeilhac to purchase the Cardeilhac tools and patterns. During the First Empire, Antoine Cardeilhac was a well-known silversmith in Paris. Christofle remains under the control and ownership of the Christofle family, the current generation being represented by Maurizio Borletti. Christofle was publicly traded until 1998, when Borletti and others took the firm private.

Christofle manufactures its products in France and Brazil, and they are sold worldwide through 75 Pavillon Christofle retail stores and 400 department stores and specialty shops.

Christofle Gallia Collection

Created at the turn of the 20th century, at the time of the famous 1900 Paris Exposition, it takes its name from a tin alloy of enormous importance in its time.

With its name harkening back to "Gaul" and the Gallic rooster as its mark and symbol, Gallia metal put the spotlight on French innovation once more.

Our reference: A5357