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Ice bucket Hanau Meissonnier silver sterling 19th

Silver cooler to refresh in silver in the style of Meissonnier, Germany, likely Hanau circa 1900. Resting on a pedestal, the body is adorned with the royal arms of France. Two scenes depict Apollo and Neptune, the handles in the form of mermaids holding two dolphins.

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AE1010/01

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Height27 cm
Diameter27,5 cm
SilversmithLikely Hanau according to Meissonnier, stamped under the base
Period19th century
MaterialsSterling silver

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This silver wine cooler is inspired by an 18th-century design created by the influential French architect, designer, and silversmith, Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier. His design for a single-bottle wine cooler was initially created in 1723 for Louis-Henri de Bourbon, Prince de Condé, who served as Prime Minister under Louis XV from 1723 to 1726.

Engraving of Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier, painter, sculptor, architect, and draftsman of the King's chamber and cabinet. Wine cooler made for Mr. le Duc, p. 57 in Œuvres de Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier, 1748.

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