Pair of Antique French Silver Plated Champagne Buckets, Paris, 19th Century

This pair of brightly silvered bronze chenets are from France (circa 1900), in the style of Louis XVI, as noted by the presence of laurel leaf festoons and pots au feu finials. They were used in well-appointed homes, not only to decorate the front of the fireplace, but to prevent burning logs from rolling onto priceless rugs, should they break free of the fire. Often seen in natural wrought iron, or gilded in gold (in finer homes), it is unusual to see them in silvered bronze. Each finial has two pots au feu of different sizes and orientation adorned with a laurel swag. The larger fire pot...

At over three feet tall, this pair of silvered copper candlesticks would make impressive decorative accessories. Dating to the 1700s, these French candlesticks have a unique patinati...

This pair of small Medicis style champagne buckets is made of silvered metal. This is a French work. Circa 1940.

This pair of champagne buckets ornated on the handles with lion faces is made of silver-plated . This is a French work. Circa 1970