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Vintage Christofle Malmaison Champagne Cooler. French Wine Ice Bucket.
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Vintage Christofle Malmaison Champagne Cooler. French Wine Ice Bucket.

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Krave Antiques
Description

This high quality wine or Champagne cooler which is made of silver plate is by top French silversmith Christofle and dates from the middle of the 20th century.

This fabulous vintage cooler is from Christofle's Malmaison collection and is in excellent condition.

This sought after wine bucket which has a stylish look has two finely decorated side handles, sits on it's stepped raised base, marked to the underside with the Christofle maker's marks and is a high quality and heavy piece.

A fine quality usable piece of vintage French barware that displays wonderfully.

Material: Silver plate.

Date: Mid 20th century.

Maker: Christofle, France.

Marks: Marked to base with the maker's marks for Christofle: Christofle France. The Christofle Chess piece OC mark.

Dimensions: Diameter:19 cm (7 1/2"). Diameter including side handles: 25 cm (10"). Height: 23 cm (9").

Weight: 1700 g.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with only light signs of use. 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.

Buy Now on our website: https://www.kraveantiques.co.uk/products/Christofle-Malmaison-Champagne-Cooler-3605.html

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Krave Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Champagne Cooler to the 1950s.

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SA1232077
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CMCC3605
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This high quality wine or Champagne cooler which is made of silver plate is by top French silversmith Christofle and dates from the middle of the 20th century.
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This fabulous vintage cooler is from Christofle's Malmaison collection and is in excellent condition.
Krave Antiques
fig 1. A polished silver-plated champagne cooler featuring side handles with leaf detailing and a stepped pedestal base.
fig 1. Vintage Christofle Malmaison Champagne Cooler. French Wine Ice Bucket.

This sought after wine bucket which has a stylish look has two finely decorated side handles, sits on it's stepped raised base, marked to the underside with the Christofle maker's marks and is a high quality and heavy piece.

fig 2. A polished silver-plated champagne cooler featuring side handles with leaf detailing and a stepped pedestal base.
fig 2. Vintage Christofle Malmaison Champagne Cooler. French Wine Ice Bucket.

A fine quality usable piece of vintage French barware that displays wonderfully.

Material: Silver plate.

Date: Mid 20th century.

Maker: Christofle, France.

Marks: Marked to base with the maker's marks for Christofle: Christofle France. The Christofle Chess piece OC mark.

fig 3. A polished silver-plated champagne cooler featuring side handles with leaf detailing and a stepped pedestal base.
fig 3. Vintage Christofle Malmaison Champagne Cooler. French Wine Ice Bucket.

Dimensions: Diameter:19 cm (7 1/2"). Diameter including side handles: 25 cm (10"). Height: 23 cm (9").

Weight: 1700 g.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with only light signs of use. Inside is nice and clean. Please see pictures.

fig 4. A polished silver-plated champagne cooler featuring side handles with leaf detailing and a stepped pedestal base.
fig 4. Vintage Christofle Malmaison Champagne Cooler. French Wine Ice Bucket.

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

Buy Now on our website: https://www.kraveantiques.co.uk/products/Christofle-Malmaison-Champagne-Cooler-3605.html

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Champagne Cooler to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232077
Dealers Internal Ref
CMCC3605
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A polished silver-plated champagne cooler featuring side handles with leaf detailing and a stepped pedestal base.
Vintage Christofle Malmaison Champagne Cooler. French Wine Ice Bucket.
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French Neoclassical barware draws design inspiration from antiquity, specifically Greco-Roman motifs popularised during the First French Empire. Silversmiths integrated symmetrical proportions, palm leaves, and waterleaf borders into functional dining and drinking accessories.

High-grade champagne coolers are typically constructed from base metals such as brass or nickel silver, which are electroplated with a layer of pure silver to achieve a bright finish and durable structural core.

Authentic pieces feature impressed manufacturer hallmarks, including the maker name, specific maker marks such as a knight chess piece or scales motif, and pattern identifiers stamped into the metal surface.

A silver champagne bucket can be placed on a sideboard, bar cart, or dining table as a focal point. When not used for chilling beverages, it can serve as a vessel for floral arrangements or as a decorative tabletop object.

Clean silver plate using a soft cloth and non-abrasive silver polish to remove oxidisation. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, wash with mild soapy water after contact with ice or wine droplets, and dry thoroughly to prevent water spots.
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