Silver Plated Ice Buckets Luc Lanel, French Work, Christofle. Circa 1930

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Introducing the icon "Ondulations" champagne buckets, designed by Luc Lanel for Christofle in 1933. This masterpiece exemplifies the synergy between … Read more Introducing the icon "Ondulations" champagne buckets, designed by Luc Lanel for Christofle in 1933. This masterpiece exemplifies the synergy between ceramic and silverware creations in the 1930s, under Christofle's artistic direction. A hallmark of Art Deco design, it combines simplicity, elegance, and fluidity of form. These champagne buckets, highly sought after at the time, were used by private individuals as well as on luxury ocean liners and trains, bringing a touch of French art de vivre to any occasion. The "Ondulations" pattern was originally created for the first-class dining room and the Grand Bar of the famous ocean liner S.S. Normandie, a pinnacle of Art Deco design. Today, this champagne bucket is a prized collector's item, bearing the "Christofle" hallmark from the 1930s. Crafted in silver-plated metal, this bucket features two solid handles and a stepped parallel line design. It is signed with the CHRISTOFLE hallmark on the base See less