French Champagne Pupitre

Super fun French game, called Jeux de la grenouille, involving throwing. Pine game and cast iron frogs. Get the disc in the frogs’ mouths!

Magnificent antique boat-shaped candlestick, beautifully decorated with brass grapevine leaves, as well as 5 white opaque glass lilies. Gorgeous patina. Charming ornamented base, and...

The world-famous and iconic figure – Johnnie Walker’s “The Striding Man” who walks energetically and purposefully, wearing his eye-catching red jacket, white riding breeches...

Wonderfully distinctive and impressive egg-shaped champagne cooler, from France’s best-selling champagne brand – Nicolas Feuillatte. A wine cooperative founded in 1972, they consist ...

Distinctive and impressive champagne cooler from France’s best-selling champagne brand – Nicolas Feuillatte, a wine cooperative from 1972, consisting of over 82 champagne cooperative...

Fantastic large authentic Bollinger champagne cooler, from France. This beautiful and rare piece was designed by Eric Berthès, and formed in pewter with a super red glossy lacquered inner. The champagne cooler has the company’s name and logo on the side and the designer’s signature is stamped on the base. The cooler was manufactured by the award-winning tinsmith company L’Orfèvrerie d’Anjou (OA), whose roots go all the way back to 1710, and who specialise in the processing of corpus tin – especially large champagne...

Antique map titled 'Carte de la Champagne et des Pays Voisins (..)'. Detailed map of Champagne and surrounding regions of Chalons and Soissons, Reims, Vedun, Mouzon, Sean, Charlemont...

Large French vintage fiber glass display model of a G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge champagne bottle for promoting the brand in a wine shop. Super decorative item for the bar or wine cellar.

Antique balancing Nautical / ship / boat wine/champagne cooler holder with glass inner bowl. This superb combination is in very good condition. Rare bottle...

Fine topographical 17th century map by Iohan Peeters of the towns of Epernay and Lametz in the Champagne Region of North Eastern France. Fabulous period engraving for a Wine Cellar,...

An original hand-colored antique map showing the historical region of Champagne in France, known in Latin as "Campania Comitatus". Champagne is a region that is world-renowned for ...

"1644 Janssonius Map of Champagne, France" This meticulously detailed original antique map, engraved in 1644, is a work by the esteemed cartographer Johannes Janssonius. It depicts the historic province of Champagne, situated in the northeastern part of France. The map is notable for its high level of detail, with meticulously drawn boundaries, city markers, and river courses. It features a beautifully rendered cartouche adorned with the provincial coat of arms, flanked by classical figures, indicative of the region's cultural significance. In the lower left corner, a pair of cherubs are engaged in surveying, symbolizing the scientific endeavor of cartography. The elaborate compass rose and the scale bar further complement the map's utility and artistic merit. Champagne is renowned globally for its viticultural heritage, being the birthplace of the eponymous Champagne sparkling wine. The region's unique terroir, with its chalky soil and cool climate, is ideal for the production of the grapes used in champagne-making. The historical significance of Champagne extends beyond winemaking; it has been the site of pivotal battles and royal coronations, which shaped the course of French and European history. This map is not only a navigational tool but also a snapshot of a region rich in history and tradition, an artifact that embodies the geographical and cultural prestige of Champagne. This description provides a detailed visual and contextual presentation of the map, suitable for a catalog entry, emphasizing both its artistic features and the historical and cultural importance of the Champagne region. THE WINE AREAS: The Champagne region, known primarily for its production of the sparkling wine that bears its name, encompasses several important cities and sites of historical and cultural significance: 1. **Reims**: Often considered the unofficial capital of the Champagne region, Reims is renowned for its grand cathedral, Notre-Dame de Reims, where French kings were historically crowned...