Pair of Antique French Silver Plated Champagne Buckets, Paris, 19th Century

This pair of brightly silvered bronze chenets are from France (circa 1900), in the style of Louis XVI, as noted by the presence of laurel leaf festoons and pots au feu finials. They were used in well-appointed homes, not only to decorate the front of the fireplace, but to prevent burning logs from rolling onto priceless rugs, should they break free of the fire. Often seen in natural wrought iron, or gilded in gold (in finer homes), it is unusual to see them in silvered bronze. Each finial has two pots au feu of different sizes and orientation adorned with a laurel swag. The larger fire pot...

Step into the world of exquisite 19th-century France with a 2-piece silvered bronze surtout de table. These magnificent pieces come adorned with highly shaped mirrors and are surroun...

Cast in France during the 1700s, this pair of silvered bronze candlesticks has been delicately chased with grape cluster designs. The highly sinuous candlesticks feature several knops, all adorned with a variety of grape motifs. Additional elements include two rings of beading on the circular bases, roundels, beaded niches, foliage, and fluting. The quality 18th century French candlesticks...

These silver gilt candlesticks from Tuscany have been crafted in the style of the 17th and 18th century altar prickets and are suitable for many aesthetics. These are finished in an ...

Pair of silver-plated champagne buckets dating from the late 19th century, signed by Maison Argit, silversmiths specializing in tableware. Each bucket stands on an elegant pedestal b...

An antique pair of ice colers in silver plated brass with handles from the early 20th Century. This rare pair of functional French ice buckets with footed base and richly engraved wi...

Marked: London, 1921

Pair of French silver plated wine coolers, circa 1880.