20th Century French Silver-Plated Champagne Bucket

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This 20th century silver-plated champagne bucket from France is plated in silver with a banded body and a pair of … Read more This 20th century silver-plated champagne bucket from France is plated in silver with a banded body and a pair of ring handles. The tarnished silver and the horizontal bands give it a soft, aged glow. Silver plating, perfected in the 19th century, brought the look of silver to the table, and the champagne bucket became a fixture of the French bar and restaurant. A natural patina has developed over the decades, adding depth that cannot be reproduced. A small piece with a presence out of proportion to its size, it suits a table, a desk or a shelf. See less