Silver-Plated Wine Cooler, 1940s

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A stylish and substantial french silver plate champagne cooler, of generous oval form and elegant presentation one side features an … Read more A stylish and substantial french silver plate champagne cooler, of generous oval form and elegant presentation one side features an engraved quote from lily bollinger (head of the bollinger champagne business from 1941 to 1971) and the other napoleon
lilly bollinger quote: "i drink it when i'm happy and when i'm sad. Sometimes i drink it when i'm alone. When i have company i consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if i'm not hungry and i drink it when i am. Otherwise i never touch it, unless i'm thirsty.'
the cooler features a highly polished finish, decorated with an engraved crest and inscription, adding a touch of classical refinement and character the other side features a quote from napoleon bonaparte: "i drink champagne when i win, to celebrate… and i drink champagne when i lose, to console myself'
the wide, open design allows for multiple bottles to be chilled at once, making it ideal for entertaining its clean lines and reflective surface give it a contemporary feel, while the engraved detailing nods to traditional luxury barware

dimensions are in inches (cm): width x depth x height 17" (43 cm) x 12" (30 cm) x 10" (25 cm) See less