Ewer - Metal, Silverplated, Crystal - cooling carafe
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Large Vintage Spiral Glass and Silver-Plated Metal Cooler Pitcher – Mid-Century Style, circa 1970
Elegant and striking cocktail, punch, or wine cooler pitcher (known in Central European collecting circles as a “Kalte Ente” pitcher), dating from around the late 1960s to early 1970s. A refined example of vintage barware, perfect for enhancing a formal table setting or a designer bar cart.
The piece features a main body of thick, clear blown glass, finely worked with a twisted spiral pattern (optical swirl) that lends movement to its silhouette and creates beautiful plays of light and reflections. The upper mount, which incorporates the pouring spout, hinged lid with snap knob, and large, ergonomically curved handle, is made of polished, finely silver-plated metal.
Inside is its key feature: a removable plexiglass cooling cylinder with a screw cap. This ingenious system lets you place ice cubes inside the cylinder to keep the drink chilled (iced tea, punch, cocktails, wine, or water) without diluting it as the ice melts, preserving its original flavor.
A wonderful offering for collectors of vintage design and lovers of 20th-century tableware.
Worked clear glass, silver-plated metal, plexiglass cooling insert.
• Height: 24.5 cm
• Width (including handle): 18 cm
• Depth: 23 cm
• Weight: 1489 grams (1.49 kg)
Excellent overall vintage condition. The glass body is completely intact, glossy, and free of hairline cracks, chips, or cracks. The silver-plated metal mount retains a beautiful mirror-like shine, with minimal, normal signs of age consistent with the item's age and use. The original internal plexiglass cooling cylinder has slight, natural surface clouding due to age and contact with water, but it is in excellent condition, free of damage, and fully functional, as is its screw cap.
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Seller's Story
For over 20 years, I have dedicated myself passionately to the search for and trading of special, rare, curious objects from any era.
Every piece I select has something that catches my attention: it can be the shape, the story, the unusual aspect, or simply that detail that makes it unique.
I am always searching for objects that speak, that tell something to those who know how to listen.
I choose them carefully, photograph them honestly, and describe them as accurately as possible.
Selling on this Catawiki to share this passion with those who, like me, love to surround themselves with things with a soul.
Translated by Google TranslateLarge Vintage Spiral Glass and Silver-Plated Metal Cooler Pitcher – Mid-Century Style, circa 1970
Elegant and striking cocktail, punch, or wine cooler pitcher (known in Central European collecting circles as a “Kalte Ente” pitcher), dating from around the late 1960s to early 1970s. A refined example of vintage barware, perfect for enhancing a formal table setting or a designer bar cart.
The piece features a main body of thick, clear blown glass, finely worked with a twisted spiral pattern (optical swirl) that lends movement to its silhouette and creates beautiful plays of light and reflections. The upper mount, which incorporates the pouring spout, hinged lid with snap knob, and large, ergonomically curved handle, is made of polished, finely silver-plated metal.
Inside is its key feature: a removable plexiglass cooling cylinder with a screw cap. This ingenious system lets you place ice cubes inside the cylinder to keep the drink chilled (iced tea, punch, cocktails, wine, or water) without diluting it as the ice melts, preserving its original flavor.
A wonderful offering for collectors of vintage design and lovers of 20th-century tableware.
Worked clear glass, silver-plated metal, plexiglass cooling insert.
• Height: 24.5 cm
• Width (including handle): 18 cm
• Depth: 23 cm
• Weight: 1489 grams (1.49 kg)
Excellent overall vintage condition. The glass body is completely intact, glossy, and free of hairline cracks, chips, or cracks. The silver-plated metal mount retains a beautiful mirror-like shine, with minimal, normal signs of age consistent with the item's age and use. The original internal plexiglass cooling cylinder has slight, natural surface clouding due to age and contact with water, but it is in excellent condition, free of damage, and fully functional, as is its screw cap.
Please examine the photo gallery carefully; it forms an integral and essential part of the lot description.
Seller's Story
For over 20 years, I have dedicated myself passionately to the search for and trading of special, rare, curious objects from any era.
Every piece I select has something that catches my attention: it can be the shape, the story, the unusual aspect, or simply that detail that makes it unique.
I am always searching for objects that speak, that tell something to those who know how to listen.
I choose them carefully, photograph them honestly, and describe them as accurately as possible.
Selling on this Catawiki to share this passion with those who, like me, love to surround themselves with things with a soul.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
cooling carafe
Number of objects
1
Material
Crystal, Metal, Silverplated
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
24.5 cm
Width
18 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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