Jean Despres Sterling Silver

This is a classic silver-plated Champagne bucket, exuding timeless elegance and refinement. Its sleek, tapered cylindrical form is enhanced by delicate horizontal ribbing, adding a s...

This is a vintage champagne bottle cooler. An English, silver plate ice bucket, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Appealing bottle ...

Circa 1970's silver plated champagne ice bucket in the shape of a gentlemen's top hat on a tripod walking cane stand. From the fashion house of "Godinger" India. Bucket formed of sol...

Cristofle silver champagne ice bucket. Neoclassical style hotel silver plate urn form ice bucket with Medici style foliate reed and bead h...

This stunning champagne bucket by Jean Després, crafted in France around 1950, is an exquisite example of his masterful silver-plating technique. The design features a cylindrical body with hammered detailing, a hallmark of Després' signature style, and is adorned with two scrolled handles that are accentuated by spherical accents. At the top of the bucket, you'll find a delicate Jean Després flat-link chain decoration, adding a refined touch. The piece is signed with "J.Després" etched under the base, verifying its authenticity and craftsmanship (see photo). A similar model can be found in the book Jean Després, Jeweler and Goldsmith Between Art Deco and Modernity by Melissa Gabardi, specifically on page 151, published by Editions Norma (refer to accompanying photos). Jean Després (1889-1980) was a renowned French goldsmith known for his distinctive approach to Art Deco jewelry and functional objects. His legacy includes creating innovative silver, gold, and pewter pieces, breaking away from traditional designs by using bold, geometric forms and hammered textures. Després' works were highly regarded in avant-garde circles, and he enjoyed a close friendship with notable artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. This champagne bucket is not only a stunning decorative object but also a symbol of Després' groundbreaking contributions to the Art Deco movement. Perfect for collectors and admirers of modernist French craftsmanship. Exhibitions 1925: Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, with Rose Adler and the painter Étienne Cournault 1925: International Exhibition of Decorative Arts 1926: Salon des indépendants 1928: Salon of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts 1928: Salon des Artistes-Decorateurs 1930: Union des Artistes Modernes, at the Pavillon de Marsan, he exhibits surrealist jewelry...

Gorgeous handmade sterling silver champagne bucket. The body is shaped, embossed and chiseled completely by hand. Four shells of two d...

Sterling Silver Champagne and ice bucket with knurled finish. The sinuous rounded shape makes them elegant and proportionate. The round base and the upper part are smooth in English ...

A pair of impressive Antique Victorian Solid Silver Wine Coolers with magnificent acanthus leaf handles. The Rim of the cooler and the spread foot are decorated with elegant classic...

Important Baroque style Champagne bucket made of 800 solid silver. The body is shaped, chiseled and engraved with volutes and shell typical of the Baroque style. In the lower part a ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original fully hallmarked Saint Helaire Paris Champaign or ice bucket A stunning piece, circa 1930’s so right in the swinging Art Dec...

Large champagne ice bucket on foot in Solid Silver The base, the body and the polylobed neck, the grips decorated with foliage 800 silver ...

Classic Silver Plate champagne, ice bucket, wine cooler. This Hollywood Regency, Art Deco style piece, having repousse trim, and handles. The piece is in very good, original, clean ...