Vintage Silver Plated Foo Dog Ice Bucket or Cooler

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A regal roar: vintage silver-plated foo dog champagne cooler. Elevate your celebrations with this wonderfully weighty, silver-plated champagne cooler—an exquisite … Read more A regal roar: vintage silver-plated foo dog champagne cooler. Elevate your celebrations with this wonderfully weighty, silver-plated champagne cooler—an exquisite piece crafted in paris by the renowned french silversmith ercuis. A true statement object, it brings equal parts glamour and growl to your table. This rare mid-century design (c. 1950s-1960s) combines french refinement with a touch of eastern myth. The beaded rim adds a classic decorative note, while the ring handles are held in the jaws of two magnificent foo dogs—symbolic guardian lions who traditionally stand proudly in pairs before temples and grand entrances. Their mouths, as custom dictates, are open mid-roar, ready to ward off bad spirits and, ideally, keep your champagne perfectly chilled. Fully marked on the underside and presented in lovely vintage condition, this cooler is both sculptural and functional. Whether you’re pouring bubbles for two or hosting a celebration worthy of a french château, this is the piece that makes the moment unforgettable!

prior to delivery, the cooler will be treated to a polishing session.

dimensions: h 20 cm x d 19.5 cm. W 23 cm (from handle to handle)
materials and techniques: silver-plate
provenance: ercuis, france
period: 1950s-1960s this piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer See less