Up for your consideration is an authentic French Christofle Silverplate Vintage Champagne Ice Bucket. 
Maker's Mark has been etched / stamped on the bottom (please see photos and read the info from Christofle website below).

These buckets were not mass produced and sold on the market. They were distributed by champagne houses to hotels and restaurants as promotional items in limited quantities. 

Approximate Dimension in inches: 
  • Height: 8"
  • Diameter at top: 8" 
  • Width (including handle): 9.5"
  • Diameter at bottom: 6"
  • Wight (heavy): over 2lbs
Condition: Great condition overall - shiny exterior with minimal scratches. Both labels are in excellent condition. One handle has a small dent and scratch on one side (not very visible). Please reference all photos of handles and ask me any questions.

Thanks for your interest. Please see all photos and ask any questions prior to your purchase.

THE SILVERMITH'S MARK

This stamp is specific to each silversmith. It includes the silversmith's initials and a symbol chosen by him framed in a rhombus.

The first maker's mark Christofle was registered with the Garantie de Paris in 1832. It was a rifle bayonet and the letters CC. In 1853, the new hallmark registered by the Maison was sesigned with a bee hovering under 3 stars framed by the two Cs that stood for Christofle & Cie. The two Cs would later be replaced by "OC" meaning "Orfèvrerie Christofle".

Since its founding, the main hallmarks of Maison Christofle have evolved.

The balance stamp, the silversmith's hallmark, was used by Maison Christofle from 1844 to 1935. Since 1935, the manufacturer's mark has been represented by an illustration of the knight from Chess surrounded by the initials "OC".