ABEL LEPITRE / Géraud Lafitte - Géraud Lafitte - Champagne cooler - Oak, Brass

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XL champagne cooler in solid oak with brass hoops and a metal inner bucket, dating to 1930–1940, made for Abel Lepitre Champagne of Reims by Géraud Lafitte, in vintage brown with dimensions 24.5 cm high, top Ø 19 cm and overall width 33 cm including handles, weighing about 2.44 kg.

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XL Champagne cooler, Champagne Emmer, Cooler, Ice bucket, Wine cooler, Bucket, Cooler, Seau

Beautiful solid oak wine/champagne cooler, with riveted brass hoops and a metal inner bucket, made for the Abel Lepitre Champagne house in Reims, suitable for Magnum or multiple bottles.
For tilt (not tilt) a raised brass plaque (see photos):
Champagne Abel Lepitre Reims
One hoop is signed Géraud Lafitte, Meilleur Ouvrier De France 1933.

The woodwork is in a very nice weathered gray state, hoops and handles have been repolished (see last photos).

These coolers/buckets were often used by the Abel Lepitre house, for promotional activities.

Sizes are:
Height 24.5 cm.
Diameter (top) 19 cm.
Width 29 cm. (incl. handles 33 cm.)
Weight +/- 2444 g.

Still hard to find, making it a serious collectors item.
Photos are part of the description.

XL Champagne cooler, Champagne Emmer, Cooler, Ice bucket, Wine cooler, Bucket, Cooler, Seau

Beautiful solid oak wine/champagne cooler, with riveted brass hoops and a metal inner bucket, made for the Abel Lepitre Champagne house in Reims, suitable for Magnum or multiple bottles.
For tilt (not tilt) a raised brass plaque (see photos):
Champagne Abel Lepitre Reims
One hoop is signed Géraud Lafitte, Meilleur Ouvrier De France 1933.

The woodwork is in a very nice weathered gray state, hoops and handles have been repolished (see last photos).

These coolers/buckets were often used by the Abel Lepitre house, for promotional activities.

Sizes are:
Height 24.5 cm.
Diameter (top) 19 cm.
Width 29 cm. (incl. handles 33 cm.)
Weight +/- 2444 g.

Still hard to find, making it a serious collectors item.
Photos are part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
2.44 kg
Metal type
Brass
Wood type
Oak
Specific region of origin
Champagnestreek
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
ABEL LEPITRE / Géraud Lafitte
Designer/artist/maker
Géraud Lafitte
Material
Metal, Wood
Colour
Brown
Style
Vintage
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
24.5 cm
Width
33 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
The NetherlandsVerified
740
Objects sold
100%
Private

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