Wellner - August Wellner Söhne - 1940 - Wellner - Cesellato & Marchiato - 20 x 20 - Champagne cooler - Vintage Champagne/Ice Bucket - Silver-plated with Shell Handles – Splendid - Silverplated - Tarnish
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Description of the Lot
Splendid and sturdy champagne ice bucket (or ice tub) made by the historic and prestigious German metallurgical manufactory Wellner, renowned across Europe since the second half of the nineteenth century for its luxury fittings destined to grand hotels, starred restaurants and historic transatlantic liners. The object stands out for a classic, highly elegant Neoclassical design, characterized by two beautiful fluted side handles in the shape of a stylized shell, complete with movable hanging rings. The flared bucket shape features a clean line, typical of early twentieth-century production. On the bottom the original factory mark "WELLNER" is clearly impressed.
Item: Ice bucket / champagne glacette
Manufacturer/Brand: Wellner (August Wellner Söhne)
Country of origin: Germany
Era/Period: Mid-20th century (approx. 1930s–1950s)
Material: Metal plated with silver (Silver-plated / Alpacca)
Marks/Stamps: Original stamp "WELLNER" on the bottom
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, structurally sound, with exceptional natural oxidation patina (not polished)
Dimensions: 20x20
Weight: 1 kg
Unique Collectors’ Feature: the bucket has intentionally been kept in its original discovery state, preserving a wonderful and dramatic "rainbow patina" (tarnish). This exceptional natural oxidation, which fades from deep violet to blue petrol and golden reflections, testifies to the piece’s authenticity and decades of history. It is an extremely sought-after feature today among interior designers and mid-century modern collectors, as it gives the piece a dramatic, unique aesthetic character that cannot be artificially replicated. A perfect and highly atmospheric furniture piece to enrich a vintage bar cart, a buffet, or to be used on special occasions.
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Description of the Lot
Splendid and sturdy champagne ice bucket (or ice tub) made by the historic and prestigious German metallurgical manufactory Wellner, renowned across Europe since the second half of the nineteenth century for its luxury fittings destined to grand hotels, starred restaurants and historic transatlantic liners. The object stands out for a classic, highly elegant Neoclassical design, characterized by two beautiful fluted side handles in the shape of a stylized shell, complete with movable hanging rings. The flared bucket shape features a clean line, typical of early twentieth-century production. On the bottom the original factory mark "WELLNER" is clearly impressed.
Item: Ice bucket / champagne glacette
Manufacturer/Brand: Wellner (August Wellner Söhne)
Country of origin: Germany
Era/Period: Mid-20th century (approx. 1930s–1950s)
Material: Metal plated with silver (Silver-plated / Alpacca)
Marks/Stamps: Original stamp "WELLNER" on the bottom
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, structurally sound, with exceptional natural oxidation patina (not polished)
Dimensions: 20x20
Weight: 1 kg
Unique Collectors’ Feature: the bucket has intentionally been kept in its original discovery state, preserving a wonderful and dramatic "rainbow patina" (tarnish). This exceptional natural oxidation, which fades from deep violet to blue petrol and golden reflections, testifies to the piece’s authenticity and decades of history. It is an extremely sought-after feature today among interior designers and mid-century modern collectors, as it gives the piece a dramatic, unique aesthetic character that cannot be artificially replicated. A perfect and highly atmospheric furniture piece to enrich a vintage bar cart, a buffet, or to be used on special occasions.
AI-generated photos are used to improve the definition of the object and its placement in a furnishing setting.
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Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1 kg
Title additional information
Tarnish
No. of items
1
Country of origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
Wellner - August Wellner Söhne - 1940
Designer/artist/maker
Wellner - Cesellato & Marchiato - 20 x 20
Model
Vintage Champagne/Ice Bucket - Silver-plated with Shell Handles – Splendid
Material
Silverplated
Colour
Silver
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
20 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940, 1940-1950
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