BRICOUT / M.O.D. MEAUX ARGIT - Champagne cooler - Aluminium

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Aluminium champagne cooler from the 1960s (estimated period 1960–1970), silver in colour, made for Bricout of Tours-sur-Marne in the Champagne region, with CHAMPAGNE BRICOUT engraving and grapevine-shaped handles, dimensions 22.5 cm wide, 20 cm high, 20.5 cm deep, weight 794 g, in excellent used condition.

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Champagne cooler, Champagne bucket, cooler, wine cooler, ice bucket, bucket, cooler, seau.

Beautiful vintage metal champagne cooler, made for the house Bricout in Tours-sur-Marne.

This cooler features richly decorated handles in the shape of grapevines, also with the logo depicted in relief, plus the engraved text CHAMPAGNE BRICOUT.

Bottom is stamped by the manufacturer: "M.O.D. Meaux ARGIT Made in France." M.O.D. stands for Metaux Ouvres et Decores, originally since 1926 a manufacturer of furniture fittings in Meaux. After attempting to diversify production, they produced silverware and the ARGIT brand, the well-known maker of silver champagne coolers, was acquired.

Identical engravings and image on both sides.

Dimensions:
Width 22.5 cm (incl. handles)
Height 20 cm
Diameter 20.5 cm

A stylish and atmospheric focal point on any table, bar, party, etc.

The cooler will be shipped by registered mail.

Photos are part of the description.

Champagne cooler, Champagne bucket, cooler, wine cooler, ice bucket, bucket, cooler, seau.

Beautiful vintage metal champagne cooler, made for the house Bricout in Tours-sur-Marne.

This cooler features richly decorated handles in the shape of grapevines, also with the logo depicted in relief, plus the engraved text CHAMPAGNE BRICOUT.

Bottom is stamped by the manufacturer: "M.O.D. Meaux ARGIT Made in France." M.O.D. stands for Metaux Ouvres et Decores, originally since 1926 a manufacturer of furniture fittings in Meaux. After attempting to diversify production, they produced silverware and the ARGIT brand, the well-known maker of silver champagne coolers, was acquired.

Identical engravings and image on both sides.

Dimensions:
Width 22.5 cm (incl. handles)
Height 20 cm
Diameter 20.5 cm

A stylish and atmospheric focal point on any table, bar, party, etc.

The cooler will be shipped by registered mail.

Photos are part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
794 g
Specific region of origin
Champagnestreek
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
BRICOUT / M.O.D. MEAUX ARGIT
Material
Aluminium
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
20 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
20.5 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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