Wine Baskets

22 cm Long — 1.2 Kilos — Brownish Patina — Wheels Turn — Authenticated by Great Grandson

I decided to offer for Sale my extraordinary and rare Art Deco Antique WINE BOTTLE HOLDER, truly a Work of Art, hand forged in solid Bronze with brownish patina and from world famous French Sculptor, Max Le Verrier. Unsurpassed in Quality, Workmanship and Detail and impossible to completely describe. I have only seen 2 such examples in more than 30 years of collecting. Every cm of Bronze is Engraved, or Decorated in raised Relief. The HANDLE in itself is a work of art in Bronze with the Head of a Ram. The Wheels and the Chariot are built to scale. Wheels come apart & they Turn, the Chariot rolls and reminds one of Ben Hur's Chariot. Created by Max le Verrier in his own Foundry and his Great Grandson in PARIS wrote to me confirming its Authenticity, Uniqueness and its RARITY! DIMENSIONS: 22.0cm Long x 11.0cm Wide x 11.0cm High and Weighs approx. 1.2 Kilos. Condition, Workmanship, Design, Construction & Quality are Simply Outstanding.

24 cm Long — 2.5 Kilos — Green Patina & Dorée — Lion Heads on Wheels — Authenticated

I decided to offer for Sale my extraordinary and rare Art Deco Antique WINE BOTTLE HOLDER/Cradle, truly a Work of Art, hand forged in solid Bronze with green patina and Dorée (gold gilt) from world famous French Sculptor, Max Le Verrier. I have only seen 2 such examples in more than 30 years of collecting. The Lion Heads on the side of the Wheels, every cm of Bronze is Engraved, or Decorated in raised Relief. Wheels come apart & they Turn, Chariot rolls and reminds one of Ben Hur's Chariot. The Handle & the Cradle holding the Bottle comes apart from the Body of the Chariot so that you can Serve the Wine by lifting the Bottle from the Base. Created by Max le Verrier in his own Foundry and his Great Grandson in PARIS wrote to me confirming its Authenticity, Uniqueness and its RARITY! DIMENSIONS: 24.0cm Long x 19.0cm Tall x 14.0cm Wide and Weighs approx. 2.5 Kilos. Condition, Workmanship, Design, Construction & Quality are Simply Outstanding.

47 cm Tall — 2.8 Kilos — Mechanical Screw Thread System — Mahogany Wood Base

Extraordinary and substantial Vintage DISTRIBUTEUR A VIN for any Bottle of Wine, or, for Champagne, Cognac etc. this French Decanter which doubles as a Wine Bottle Holder is a Mechanical marvel. Otherwise known as a 'Verseur à Vin à Vis', or, in England, a 'Port Tilter' or, simply Wine Bottle Holder. DIMENSIONS are 47cm Tall, 28cm Wide and Weighs an impressive 2.8 kilograms. This Mechanical marvel must have been designed by an Engineering genius, using the principle of the pulley and screwpull system which operates effortlessly with a Bottle in place, by turning the Wood Handle. This changes the position of the bottle from upright, horizontal or downward allowing the Wine, Cognac, Champagne etc. to be poured into a Glass. The handmade Mahogany wood Base rests on 4 Feet. This 'work of art' must have been a Custom Order for a Wine Chateau in Bordeaux, Burgundy etc. Circa 1950's. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are simply Outstanding.

Early Rare Model — Made by Charles Christofle, Founder of CHRISTOFLE SILVER

Early rare Model from Christofle, Paris France quite original and made by Charles Christofle the founder of CHRISTOFLE SILVER. Lovely example of a WINE BASKET, Wine Caddy, Wine Cradle or Wine Bottle Holder. It is beautifully Handmade, a wonderful work of Art. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent.

Orfèvrerie Métal Argenté — 2 Fabulous Antique Silver Wine Baskets — Christofle_Gallia Available

2 Fabulous, Antique SILVER WINE BASKETS. Both are very special Handmade pieces to decorate the most elegant table as well as practical for serving Wine. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are outstanding. SORRY the Wine Basket on the Left, for Burgundies, has just been Sold. The one on the right is by Christofle_Gallia and is available.

By CHRISTOFLE, ERCUIS and TOURAINE — 8" High — Each Different Handle & Design

3 French Antique Champagne, Wine or Ice Buckets each made in France by a different Silversmith, CHRISTOFLE, ERCUIS AND APOLLO. Please note the different Handles on each and the slight difference in Shape and Design. Each is in excellent Condition and equally the Quality and Workmanship of each is outstanding. They Stand approx. 8 inches High with about 7 1/2 inches wide at the Top. Left: Ercuis, Center: Touraine, Right: Christofle. Sorry, the Christofle on the far right is Sold.

11" Long x 10.5" Tall — Mechanical Screw Thread System — Fully Hallmarked by ERCUIS

Amazing Vintage DISTRIBUTEUR A VIN for any Bottle of Wine, or, for Champagne, Cognac etc. this French Decanter which doubles as a Wine Bottle Holder is a Mechanical marvel. Otherwise known as a 'Verseur à Vin à Vis', or, in England, a 'Port Tilter' or, simply Wine Bottle Holder. DIMENSIONS are 11" Long x 10 1/2" Tall. This would have been designed by an engineering genius, using the principle of the pulley and screwpull system which operates effortlessly by turning the Silver Handle. This changes the position of the bottle from upright, horizontal or downward allowing the Wine, Cognac etc. to be poured into a Glass. Fully Hallmarked by the Silversmith, ERCUIS. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are simply Outstanding.

Orfèvrerie Métal Argenté — Ribs like Old Ship Interiors — Made by Christofle & Gallia

Antique Christofle fine Silver WINE BASKET, Wine Caddy or Wine Bottle Holder. It is beautifully made with Ribs like the interiors of old ships, a wonderful work of Art. Made and Hallmarked by both Christofle and Gallia. Both Practical and Decorative, this Basket will decorate the most elegant table as well as being very practical for serving Wine that is not Decanted. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are outstanding. I have 5 examples. Known also as a 'Panier à Vin'.

Orfèvrerie Métal Argenté — Ribs or Silver Wire Mesh — Made by Christofle & Gallia

Antique Christofle fine Silver WINE BASKETS, Wine Caddies or Wine Bottle Holders. Each is beautifully made with Ribs like the interiors of old ships or with Silver Wire Mesh, a wonderful work of Art. Made by both Christofle and Gallia. Both Practical and Decorative, these Baskets will decorate the most elegant table as well as being very practical for serving & holding Wine that is not Decanted. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are outstanding. I have 5 examples, 1-5. Known also as a 'Panier à Vin'. Sorry, #4 has been Sold to Julia.

Unique Original Design — Press Ring to Secure Bottle — Finely Plated Silver

Antique, unique and original finely plated SILVER WINE BASKET, Wine Caddy or Wine Bottle Holder. It is beautifully made, a wonderful work of Art. Made by hand, a very special piece to decorate the most elegant table as well as very practical for serving Wine. While holding the Caddy you press down on the upper Ring, pressing it down onto the Bottle, securing it from moving. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY is excellent.

Orfèvrerie Métal Argenté — 7.25" High x 10" Long — Wire Mesh — Avant Garde Gallia Design

Gorgeous Circa 1930 Antique original CHRISTOFLE finely plated SILVER FILIGREE WINE Cradle, BASKET or Wine Bottle Holder. It is beautifully made, a wonderful work of Art considering all of the wire mesh. Solid, made by hand, a very special piece to decorate the most elegant table as well as practical for serving wine. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY one expects from CHRISTOFLE. Height 7.25" x 10" Long. The Basket, was made by Gallia which was reserved for the more Avant Garde design range of Christofle, makes it that much more desirable.