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Rare Champagne Cooler with Ram Head Handles, Plasait Silversmith in Paris
$1,170
£886.53
€1,015.45
CA$1,657.17
A$1,808.36
CHF 948.52
MX$21,963.14
NOK 11,847.48
SEK 11,196.46
DKK 7,578.92
About the Item
This rare and elegant champagne bucket is a fine example of mid-20th-
century French silver-plated design. Its tall, flared cylindrical body rises gracefully from a circular pedestal base, while the sides are adorned with finely detailed ram’s head handles. The sculptural quality of the horns and bearded profiles lends the piece a neoclassical air, echoing motifs beloved in French decorative arts.
The bucket was crafted by the Parisian silversmith "Bernard Plasait, maître orfèvre", whose workshop was located on the celebrated Place des Vosges in Paris. As expected from a French master silversmith, the piece is not simply a plated alloy but is richly coated with genuine silver, giving it both depth of sheen and lasting quality. Plasait became known in the postwar decades for refined interpretations of traditional forms, often infusing functional objects with a strong decorative presence. His work is increasingly sought after for its craftsmanship and its direct connection to the elegance of mid-century Parisian style.
Retaining a beautiful silvered surface, softened by a gentle patina of age, this champagne bucket is both practical and decorative. Whether used to chill champagne at a festive occasion or as an imposing vase filled with flowers, it brings an unmistakable touch of Parisian refinement. A timeless addition to any collection of French silver-plate, it embodies the enduring blend of utility and artistry that defines Plasait’s work.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Diameter: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:LA CIOTAT, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6419246651852
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