Regency Silver Plate Wine Cooler

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A silver-plated Regency Revival campana-form wine cooler, of elegant neoclassical design, raised on a circular reeded foot The broad, gently … Read more A silver-plated Regency Revival campana-form wine cooler, of elegant neoclassical design, raised on a circular reeded foot The broad, gently flared body is finished with a wide everted rim, detailed with fine beading, and fitted with a pair of symmetrical scroll handles with foliate terminals, designed for ease of lifting when in use The bowl sits on a short turned stem above a stepped base, echoing the classical detailing of the rim and giving the piece excellent balance and presence The proportions and weight of the vessel are ideal for chilling wine or champagne with ice, making it a practical as well as decorative table piece Executed in silver plate, the cooler reflects French Empire and Regency influences, typical of the late 19th to early 20th century, when classical forms were revived for formal dining and entertaining. Dimensions: Height:28cm Width: 24cm Depth: 24cm See less