Champagne cooler and ice bucket – Orfèvrerie St Médart – France – silver-plated – ca. mid-20th century Elegant set consisting of a champagne cooler and matching ice bucket or demi- bouteille bucket cooler manufactured by Orfèvrerie Saint Médart, France. Both pieces are crafted from heavy silver-plated metal with refined, geometric decoration of horizontal lines in Art Deco style and stylish oval handles. The set exudes pure French class and fits perfectly with any bar or table setting. Dimensions and weight approx. : Champagne cooler: height 19.5 cm × width (with handles) 24 cm × diameter 20 cm Ice cube bucket: height 13 cm × width (with handles) 16 cm × diameter 13 cm Total weight: 1.6 kg Hallmark: Both pieces are marked with the stamp of St Médart Orfèvrerie – a house founded in Paris (early 20th century) known for its collaboration with French luxury houses and hotels. The firm is primarily known for silverware, cutlery, bar accessories, coolers, and serving and pouring objects from the early to mid-20th century. For example: bar accessories, cocktail shakers, coolers. The fact that they used silver-plated metals extensively instead of precious metals indicates a focus on the hotel/restaurant sector, and a scope that extends beyond pure luxury art objects. Condition: Good vintage condition with light signs of use, consistent with its age. The silver plating is beautiful and uniform. The inside bottom of the ice cube bucket shows some signs of use. The interior champagne cooler in good condition. Minor scratches. View the photos, which are part of the description. Much more beautiful in real life than in the photos; difficult to photograph. A stylish French design classic – ideal for collectors or as a decorative bar object. Origin: France Period: ca. 1940–1960 Shipping: carefully packed and insured. Shipping Catawiki smart services.