Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Wine Cooler

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver wine cooler; an addition to our antique wine and drink related silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian wine cooler in sterling silver has a circular campania shaped form onto a circular spreading pedestal foot. The surface of the cooler is plain and unembellished, with a cast and applied gadroon decorated border to the upper flared rim. This antique silver wine cooler is fitted with an exceptional pair of cast silver handles ornamented with naturalistic textures, leaf decorated terminals and an organic collar to the centre of each handpiece. This impressive sterling silver wine cooler is supported by a circular knopped pedestal foot. This exceptional Victorian wine cooler retains the original detachable Sheffield plate liner and hallmarked sterling silver push fit cover. The sterling silver torus-shaped cover is plain and unembellished. Such examples are often fitted with Sheffield plated liners to assist with durability, in addition to the thermal conductivity levels of this material being more effective at maintaining cool temperatures. A Victorian wine cooler is a grand and opulent gift, ideal for weddings, milestone anniversaries, retirements or stately housewarmings. Suited to collectors, wine connoisseurs and hosts who value ceremonial elegance and historic craftsmanship. Dimensions Width across handles 25cm/9.84' Diameter of rim 23cm/9.06' Diameter of foot 13.4cm/5.28' Height 27.6cm/10.87' Weight 61.9 troy ounces/1924.7g (excluding liner) Maker: John Watson & Son Origin: Sheffield, England