ABEL LEPITRE - Géraud Lafitte - Champagne cooler - Oak, Copper and Brass
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XL champagne cooler in solid oak with copper hoops and a metal inner tub, made for Abel Lepitre Champagne of Reims and dating to 1970–1980 in vintage style, brown with brass and copper fittings, measuring 24.5 cm high, 19 cm top diameter (33 cm including handles), and weighing about 2.44 kg in excellent condition.
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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 copper hoops and a metal inner bucket, made for the Abel Lepitre Champagne house in Reims, suitable for Magnum or multiple bottles.
Equipped with two raised brass plaques (see photos):
Champagne Abel Lepitre Reims
Champagne Prince A. de Bourbon Parme Reims
One hoop is signed Géraud Lafitte, Meilleur Ouvrier De France 1933.
The woodwork is in very good condition, the hoops and handles have been repolished (see the last photos).
These coolers/ice buckets were often used by the Abel Lepitre house for promotional activities.
Bottles of champagne are not included with this lot (only to indicate the size).
Dimensions are:
Height 24.5 cm.
Diameter (top) 19 cm.
Width 29 cm. (including handles 33 cm.)
Weight +/- 2444 g.
Hard to find still, making it a serious collector’s item.
Photos were taken both outside and inside, for setting the mood.
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 copper hoops and a metal inner bucket, made for the Abel Lepitre Champagne house in Reims, suitable for Magnum or multiple bottles.
Equipped with two raised brass plaques (see photos):
Champagne Abel Lepitre Reims
Champagne Prince A. de Bourbon Parme Reims
One hoop is signed Géraud Lafitte, Meilleur Ouvrier De France 1933.
The woodwork is in very good condition, the hoops and handles have been repolished (see the last photos).
These coolers/ice buckets were often used by the Abel Lepitre house for promotional activities.
Bottles of champagne are not included with this lot (only to indicate the size).
Dimensions are:
Height 24.5 cm.
Diameter (top) 19 cm.
Width 29 cm. (including handles 33 cm.)
Weight +/- 2444 g.
Hard to find still, making it a serious collector’s item.
Photos were taken both outside and inside, for setting the mood.
Photos are part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
2.44 kg
Metal type
Copper and Brass
Wood type
Oak
Specific region of origin
Champagnestreek
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
ABEL LEPITRE
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
1970-1980
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