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Extremely Heavy Lead Crystal and Silverplate Champagne Bucket
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Extremely Heavy Lead Crystal and Silverplate Champagne Bucket

1920 - 1940
Description

Extremely heavy lead crystal and silverplate champagne bucket with swing handle. (c.1940).

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.6cm (8.50")
Width
21.6cm (8.50")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Crystal Champagne Ice Bucket to the 1940s.

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SA961240
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Description
Extremely heavy lead crystal and silverplate champagne bucket with swing handle. (c.1940).
Height
21.6cm (8.50")
Width
21.6cm (8.50")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Crystal Champagne Ice Bucket to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA961240
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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A clear cut lead crystal ice bucket featuring a diamond-patterned lower section, vertical fluted upper body, and a polished silverplate rim with a tall overhead swing handle.
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Archive I A clear cut lead crystal ice bucket featuring a diamond-patterned lower section, vertical fluted upper body, and a polished silverplate rim with a tall overhead swing handle.

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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
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17 Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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David Griffith Antiques
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A clear cut lead crystal ice bucket featuring a diamond-patterned lower section, vertical fluted upper body, and a polished silverplate rim with a tall overhead swing handle.
Extremely Heavy Lead Crystal and Silverplate Champagne Bucket
Ref: SA961240
A clear cut lead crystal ice bucket featuring a diamond-patterned lower section, vertical fluted upper body, and a polished silverplate rim with a tall overhead swing handle.
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  • ObjectIce Buckets
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialLead Crystal, Silverplate
  • ColourClear, Silver
  • MotifsDiamond cut glass, vertical fluting, swing handle, silverplate rim
  • SizeH 21.6 cm (9 in) x W 21.6 cm (9 in) x D 19.5 cm (8 in)

This clear lead crystal and silverplate champagne bucket dates from the 1940 Art Deco period. The piece combines a heavy clear glass body with polished silverplate elements including a wide top rim, a hinged tall overhead swing handle, and side pivot mounts. The transparent body displays a detailed diamond-cut pattern across the lower section, transitioning into clean vertical fluting along the upper body. The silverplate hardware shows a bright reflective finish that contrasts with the faceted glass texture below. Measuring 21.6 cm high by 21.6 cm wide and 19.5 cm deep, the container holds bottles safely on a dining table, drinks trolley, or sideboard top during formal dinners or casual gatherings. The sturdy construction and classic vintage silhouette suit traditional and contemporary bar setups alike, providing both practical function and period decorative appeal in daily use.

FAQs

Hand wash lead crystal in lukewarm water using mild dish soap, avoiding abrasive sponges that could scratch the surface. Silverplate rims and handles should be gently wiped with a soft microfibre cloth and dried immediately to prevent water spots and slow down natural metal oxidisation.

A crystal champagne bucket can be styled atop a wooden sideboard, metallic bar cart, or dining room credenza alongside polished glassware and silver decanters. When not in use for chilling bottles, it can serve as a decorative vessel for fresh floral arrangements or remain as a standalone accent piece.

Authentic cut lead crystal is noticeable by its substantial weight, clarity, and distinct ring or resonance when lightly tapped. Unlike moulded glass with smoothed edges, hand-cut crystal exhibits crisp, sharp edges along the diamond cuts and fluting where the cutting wheel met the surface.

Traditional ice buckets often combine mouth-blown lead crystal or cut glass bodies with electroplated nickel silver or sterling silver rims and handles. The heavy glass base provides insulation to keep ice frozen longer, while the metal mountings reinforce the rim and provide a structural attachment point for handles.

Lead crystal champagne buckets gained widespread popularity during the late 19th and mid-20th centuries as entertaining moved into formal domestic dining rooms and dedicated home bars. Adding lead oxide to glass formulation allowed craftspeople to cut sharp geometric facets that refract light, transforming functional cooling vessels into decorative tableware.
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