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Champaign Rack. French.
Cavers Antiques
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Champaign Rack. French.

19th century
For Sale by Cavers Antiques
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French champagne rack.

Victorian period.

For 27 bottles.

150cm by 72cm.

Very good condition and original.

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Cavers Antiques has dated this French Champagne Riddling Rack to the Victorian era.

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Description
French champagne rack.

Victorian period.

For 27 bottles.

150cm by 72cm.

Very good condition and original.

Date of Manufacture

Cavers Antiques has dated this French Champagne Riddling Rack to the Victorian era.

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A vertical weathered timber champagne riddling rack featuring multiple angled circular cutouts and stamped with Champagne Mumm Reims France near the base.
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Archive I A vertical weathered timber champagne riddling rack featuring multiple angled circular cutouts and stamped with Champagne Mumm Reims France near the base.

Champaign Rack. French.

Archive II A vertical weathered timber champagne riddling rack featuring multiple angled circular cutouts and stamped with Champagne Mumm Reims France near the base. View II
Archive III A vertical weathered timber champagne riddling rack featuring multiple angled circular cutouts and stamped with Champagne Mumm Reims France near the base. View III
Archive IV A vertical weathered timber champagne riddling rack featuring multiple angled circular cutouts and stamped with Champagne Mumm Reims France near the base. View IV
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A vertical weathered timber champagne riddling rack featuring multiple angled circular cutouts and stamped with Champagne Mumm Reims France near the base.
Champaign rack. French.
Ref: SA1233559
A vertical weathered timber champagne riddling rack featuring multiple angled circular cutouts and stamped with Champagne Mumm Reims France near the base.
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A champagne riddling rack, historically known in France as a pupitre, is an angled timber frame constructed with slanted holes designed to hold wine bottles neck-down. It was invented in the early nineteenth century to facilitate the remuage process, which settles yeast sediment into the bottle neck prior to disgorgement.

Traditional champagne riddling racks were constructed almost exclusively from thick, durable hardwoods such as oak or heavy pine to withstand humid cellar conditions and support substantial weight. Metal hinges and iron brackets were often added to join double-sided A-frame units.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-drilled angled cutouts showing wear around the rim from repeated bottle insertion. They frequently feature stamped or stencilled maker marks from French champagne houses and show evidence of oxidation, cellar dampness, or timber grain aging.

In contemporary spaces, riddling racks are frequently displayed leaning against a wall in a kitchen, dining room, or home bar as functional wine storage. They can also serve as architectural wall panels or display backdrops in rustic and industrial aesthetic schemes.

To preserve the original patina, keep the timber clean using a dry brush or soft cloth to remove dust. Avoid excess water and harsh chemical cleaners, and apply a clear matte beeswax sparingly if the wood requires moisture replenishment.
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