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Christofle Modern Silver Plated Glacette Champagne Wine Chiller Ice Bucket w Box
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Christofle Modern Silver Plated Glacette Champagne Wine Chiller Ice Bucket with Removable Ice Packs
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

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Silver Plate

Champagne Bottle Shaker in Silver Plate Metal and Brass, France, 1930 s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Lots of character and detail on this metal Champagne bottle cocktail shaker we found in a Paris
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Champagne by Orla Vagn Mogensen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set 74 pieces
By Orla Vagn Mogensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
wrought Danish silver. This pattern has a fantastic modern design! Champagne by Mogensen Danish sterling
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Champagne Glasses

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Sterling Silver

WM Rogers Silver Plated Twin Handle Trophy Cup Champagne Chiller Ice Bucet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage WM Rogers Silver Plated Twin Handle Trophy Cup Champagne Chiller Ice Bucet. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Mid-Century Louis Roederer Champagne Enamel Cooler Bucket, Argit France
By Argit.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Vintage Mid-Century Louis Roederer Champagne Enamel Cooler Bucket, Argit France. A vintage brass
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Reed Barton Twin Handle Silver Plated Trophy Cup Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket
By Reed Barton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reed & Barton Ornate Twin Handle Silver Plated Trophy Cup Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket With Metal
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage Champagne Glasses

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Silver Plate

French Champagne Bucket Silver Plate 8 Bottle Wine Cooler Bollinger
Located in Potters Bar, GB
champagne fame): "I drink it when I'm happy and when I'm sad. Sometimes I drink it when I'm alone. When I
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1980s French Provincial Vintage Champagne Glasses

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Silver Plate

Rare Silver Plated and Leather Champagne Bucket with Flutes Holder, French, Circ
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare champagne bucket with flutes holder is made of silver plated and leather. This is a
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

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Chrome

1960s Elegant Champagne Ice Bucket by Arir in Aluminium. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Elegant champagne ice bucket by Arir in aluminium. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Aluminum

1980s Pierre Casenove Champagne Bucket for La Rochere France
By La Rochere, Pierre Casenove
Located in London, GB
Wine cooler or Champagne Bucket from the 1980s created by Pierre Casenove for La Maison "La Rochere
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1980s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Mid Century Modern Small Silver Plated Champagne Wine Chiller Bucket - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Style Small Silver Plated Champagne Wine Chiller Bucket - a Pair. Item
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Luc Lanel for Christofle, Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler, Vulcan C.1940
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and highly sought-after Champagne bucket designed by Luc Lanel for Chrsitofle, Paris
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Vine or Champagne Cooler by Aldo Tura for Macabo
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Vienna, AT
Wood and aluminue vine or champagne cooler. Made in the 1960s by Aldo Tura for Macabo Cusano, Milan
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Large Mid-20th Century Globe Champagne or Wine Cooler Italian, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A Impressive Large Heavy Quality mid-20th century Globe Champagne or Wine Cooler, hailing from
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

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Silver Plate

Mid 20th Century French Aluminum Moet et Chandon Champagne Bucket or Ice Bucket
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-twentieth century French aluminum champagne bucket features grapes and grape leaves around
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

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Aluminum

Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, Italian Design From Bora s (1950-1974)
Located in Bilzen, BE
A silver plated champagne bucket from Italian design Bora's with a refined design (1950-1974) 23 x
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Jean-Paul Gaultier Champagne Cooler for Piper-Heidseick
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare Jean-Paul Gaultier Champagne Cooler for Piper-Heidseick; made of acrylic.
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1990s French Vintage Champagne Glasses

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Acrylic

Vintage Hammered Metal Italian Ice Bucket or Champagne Chiller with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage Italian Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern hammered ice bucket with lid. This metal bucket will be great on a bar at your next gathering! It is round and created from ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

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Metal

Silver Champagne Wine Cooler With Curved Folds, Firenze, Italy, Late 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant silver vessel in the shape of a tulip with a wide opening on a stepped stand, the wall and foot with curved folds, the upper rim profiled and turned outwards, two raised roca...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Champagne Glasses

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Silver

1960s Moser Cut Crystal and Gold Splendid Champagne Flutes Set of 6
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Moser Cut Crystal and Gold Splendid Champagne Flutes Set of 6. 7 3/4 inches tall by 2 3/4 inches in
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1960s Czech Hollywood Regency Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Trophy Cup Worn Silver Plated Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket by Bristol
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Distressed Trophy Cup Silver Plated Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket by Bristol. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

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Silver Plate

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Basket or 2 Bottles Champagne Bucket
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
floral arrangement and for 2 bottles champagne bucket Italian silverware, already with a centuries-old
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Champagne Glasses

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Silver

Gunilla Lindahl for Scandia Present. Two large champagne flutes in plated silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunilla Lindahl for Scandia Present, Sweden. Two large champagne flutes in plated silver
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1980s Swedish Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Cylinda Champagne Cooler / Ice Bucket by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton Denmark
By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this early production Cylinda-line champagne cooler/ice bucket designed
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Stainless Steel

Christofle, Paris - Large Talisman Champagne Bucket - Laque De Chine
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous vintage Champagne bucket or wine cooler made from silver plate by the top-notch
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century American Silver over Bronze Champagne Bucket by Gorham
Located in Dallas, TX
ideal for chilling champagne, wine, or as a decorative centerpiece. The underside bears the Gorham
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Silvered Art Deco Champagne Cooler, by Kurt Mayer 1960s ( marked by WMF )
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Wien, AT
Silvered Art Deco Champagne Cooler, by Kurt Mayer 1960s ( marked by WMF ) without handles 21cm with
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Brass

French Molded Polished Crystal Champagne Cooler Ice Bucket, Ganymede, Lalique
By Lalique, Marc Lalique
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless French Molded & Polished Crystal Champagne Cooler or Ice Bucket named
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Crystal

Antique Regency Revival Silver Plated Wine/ Champagne Cooler Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant Regency revival silver plated wine / champagne cooler, dating from the late 19th
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Late 20th Century Regency Revival Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Magnificent Modernist Italian Wine Cooler / Champagne Bucket, c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A truly stylish and really unusual champagne bucket or wine cooler made from silver plate, lovely
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

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Silver Plate

Four Rare Important Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes Designed by Robert May
By Robert May
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A truly rare & unique set of four stunningly handsome Post Modern sterling silver champagne flutes
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1970s English Post-Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Large Silver Plated Champagne Cooler / Punch Bowl 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous large vintage silver plated champagne cooler that can hold over 6 bottles
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Late 20th Century Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Vtg Leonard Regency Style Silver Plated Lion Head Fluted Champagne Ice Bucket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Leonard Regency Style Silver Plated Lion Head Fluted Champagne Ice Bucket. Circa 1960s
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1960s Regency Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Wonderful Set 24 Moser Splendid Crystal 24K Gold Rim Fluted Champagne Goblets
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Set 24 Moser Splendid Crystal 24K Gold Rim Fluted Champagne Goblets. The Splendid Pattern
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20th Century Czech Belle Époque Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Crystal

Vintage EPCA Silverplate by Poole 423 Trophy Cup Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage EPCA Silverplate by Poole 423 Trophy Cup Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Baccarat "Harmonie" Champagne Bucket or Wine Cooler, circa 1980
By Baccarat
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous top-notch champagne bucket or wine cooler by Baccarat, beautiful thick heavy crystal
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1980s French Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage English Regency Lion Head Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket 1971 Skeet Award
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Regency Style Lion Head Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket 1971 Skeet Award. Item
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Mid-20th Century Regency Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Ice or champagne bucket by Christofle silver plated, France, Mid-20th Century
By Christofle
Located in Delft, NL
Ice or champagne bucket by Christofle silver plated, France, Mid-20th Century A stunning champagne
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Towle Silver Plated Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket Trophy Cup NJPHA 1988 Champion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Towle Silver Plated Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket Trophy Cup engraved "N.J.P.H.A 1988
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Late 20th Century Victorian Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Silver Plated Wine Cooler/Champagne Ice Bucket, Circa 1945.
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
A wonderful silver plated ice bucket designed in 1933 by Luc Lanel for the famed Parisian silversmith, Christofle. This model, with ridge design to the handles and body, was to a pat...
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1940s French Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Swiss Champagne or Wine Cooler in Copper Brass by Spring Culinox
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wellmade champagne or wine cooler fashioned from solid copper and brass and linen with stainless
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel

Hammered Stainless Steel Champagne Cooler or Ice Bucket with Black Resin Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A polished and Hammered Chrome or Silver Champagne /Wine cooler or Ice Bucket. The piece is in
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Stainless Steel

WMF Silver Plate Modern Champagne Bucket Cooler Germany circa 1950
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, WMF Ikora
Located in New York, NY
A WMF silver plated champagne bucket cooler from Germany circa 1950. Stamped on the underside WMF
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Large 8 Bottle Wine Champagne Cooler Ice Bucket 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large elegant and stylish Vintage champagne cooler dating from the late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

W&S Blackinton Ice Chiller Wine Champagne Bucket Silver Plated Trophy Cup
Located in Philadelphia, PA
W&S Blackinton ice chiller wine champagne bucket silver plated trophy cup. Item features ornate
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Vtg Engraved "TCC Presidents Cup Winner 1973" Silver Plated Champagne Ice Bucket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Engraved "TCC Presidents Cup Winner 1973" Silver Plated Champagne Ice Bucket. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Regency Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

French Barware Champagne, Wine or Cocktail Coasters, 1970 Paris by Jacques Lamy
By Jacques Lamy
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare set of three (3) Jacques Lamy made Champagne, wine or cocktail coasters, circa
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1970s French Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Velvet, Paint, Paper

Arthur Court 1980s Signed Aluminum Brass Elephant Champagne Wine Cooler
By Arthur Court
Located in St. Louis, MO
champagne beverage cooler. This elephant barware cooler has brass feet & tusks and opens and is suitable
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Set of 8 Clear Crystal Champagne Flutes by Le Creuset, France
By Le Creuset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sleek and elegant set of eight champagne flutes by iconic French maker Le Creuset, known globally
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1990s French Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Crystal

PAIR OF VINTAGE BOLLINGER CHAMPAGNE LOG BIN WOOD COAL PLATE OR PEAT BUCKETs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pair of vintage Bollinger Champagne buckets A very decorative and well made pair, they can be used I
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Wood

Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel design Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel design Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler, C.1940. This design rarely seen
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Champagne bucket with knobs made in Stainless Steell by Broggi Italy
By Fratelli Broggi, Milano
Located in Roma, IT
A vintage champagne ice bucket created in 18/10 stainless steel by the historic Italian
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Stainless Steel

Two Mid-Century Modern Handmade Massive Brass Champagne Buckets, 1950s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade, wonderful patina. Two different heights 15.5cm and 20cm and two different diameters 15cm and 18.5cm.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

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Brass

A.Pozzi, Silver Plated and Brass Champagne Flute, Italy, Marked Padova A.Pozzi
By Ambrogio Pozzi
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare champagne flute is made of silver plated with a brass lemon. This is an Italian work
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Art Deco Italian Hand-Hammered Steel Bronze Branch Handle Champagne, Wine Jar
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Art Deco hand-hammered stainless steel and bronze tree branch handle detail Champagne or
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

1950s Champagne or Ice Bucket Sul by Christofle in Silver Plated. Made in France
By Christofle
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Gorgeous champagne or ice bucket "Sully" by Christofle in silver plated. It's part of the
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

PAiR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER BROWN LEATHER PICNIC CHAMPAGNE BUCKETS PART SUITE
By Hermès
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Champagne Buckets which are part of a suite of Hermes Paris “Farming” Kelly picnic equipment, Barenia
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Champagne Glasses

Materials

Leather, Wicker

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Vintage Champagne Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage champagne glasses available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage champagne glasses was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and glass. There are all kinds of vintage champagne glasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage champagne glasses are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage champagne glasses over the years, but those made by Christofle, Baccarat and Luc Lanel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Champagne Glasses?

Prices for vintage champagne glasses start at $39 and top out at $78,000 with the average selling for $1,194.
Questions About Vintage Champagne Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A champagne glass is called a champagne flute or champagne coup. It is a stem glass with either a tall, tapered, conical shape or an elongated, slender bowl. They are used for wines and certain fruit beers. Glasses that are otherwise shallow, broad-bowled and saucer-shaped are used for cocktails. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique champagne glasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Champagne tulip glasses are tall rectangular glasses used for champagne and champagne cocktails. It has a tapered mouth and a wider flared body, compared to the standard flute glass, and helps avoid the loss of carbonation from the drink. Shop a collection of champagne tulip glasses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A champagne glass, also known as a flute, is a tall and slender stemmed glass used for drinking champagne. A coupe glass is a wider and shorter stemmed glass that is also frequently used for serving champagne. The coupe glass can also be used for cocktails. Browse 1stDibs to find a beautiful array of champagne flutes and coupe glasses from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best shape for a champagne glass is a tulip-shaped glass. It is tall enough to allow the bubbles to rise and its wider surface area allows the aroma to build in the bowl. A tulip champagne glass looks more modern and is becoming a more preferred choice of stemware. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage champagne glasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Old champagne glasses are called champagne coupes. Champagne coupes are one of the oldest designs of champagne glassware, and have also been tied to the myth that they were modeled after Marie Antoinette’s bust. You’ll find a large collection of champagne glasses from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for a marking that indicates the maker. By researching the manufacturer using trusted online resources, you can learn when it produced pieces similar to yours and get a rough idea of your glassware's age. Any glass produced between 20 and 99 years ago is vintage. If you need assistance with the dating process, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for markings, often located on the bottom or inside of glassware. By researching the mark via online resources, you can determine the maker and learn more about your piece. Any glassware produced between 20 and 100 years ago qualifies as vintage, while older pieces are antique. In the event that you can't find any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a wide variety of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some vintage glass is worth something. Collectors are often on the hunt for pieces produced by certain makers, such as Blenko, the Culver Glass Company, Dorothy Thorpe, Libbey, Georges Briard and Arcoroc. In addition to who manufactured it, the style, type, age and condition of vintage glassware all impact the potential value. For assistance with the valuation process for pieces in your collection, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    To tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real, first look for the brand's logo on the outside of the arms. It should be spelled correctly and in the French luxury fashion house's iconic gold-toned italic font. Because some vintage pieces may lack serial numbers and other markings used to identify contemporary eyewear, you may wish to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with authentication. Explore a selection of Cartier glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.