VINTAGE FRENCH VILLEDIEU COPPER CHAMPAGNE WINE COOLER ICE BUCKET CONDITIO
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:7023730 | Colour: COPPER |
| Main Colour: COPPER | Country/Region of Manufacture: France |
| Brand: VILLEDIEU FRANCE | Type: ICE BUCKET |
VINTAGE FRENCH VILLEDIEU COPPER CHAMPAGNE WINE COOLER ICE BUCKET BRASS RING HANDLES UNUSED STAMPED This is a original rare vintage French Villedieu copper Champagne wine cooler ice bucket it has 2 brass ring handleThese are fixed to the ice bucket with 2 copper rivets It stamped VILLEDIEU on the side by the brass handle see picture 11Villedieu are renowned as one of the best makers copper items in FranceIt is in unused condition l say this as it still had i...t lacquer protective Coating on it this comes of when you first wash or polish it I have given it a wash in hot soapy water and polished it Now most of the lacquer protective coating has gone It was very tarnished when l found it in a old French hanger (barn)See pictures 7.8, 9 It stands 190mm approx. 7.5 inches tall
It is approx 230mm 9inches across the top from brass Handle to brass handle 190mm approx. 7.5inches across the topIt is 135mm 5.25inches across the baseSome history of the town of Villedieu you may want to knowVilledieu-les-Poêles is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France Its inhabitants are called Sourdins from the French sourd meaning deaf. Most of the people involved in the manufacturing of copper pans, which involved repeated hammering, became deaf It is traditionally a centre of metal-work, especially the brass and copper pans and basins from which the poêles in its name derives. It is also famous for its artisanal manufacture of large church bells, which was started by immigrants from Lorraine around 1780. Villedieu owes its name to the religious order Knights Hospitaller, that later became the Knights of Malta. Henry I, King of England and Duke of Normandy, granted Villedieu to this order in the 12th century. Low taxes and good administration attracted people to Villedieu. Advanced coppersmithing technology was presumably imported from the Middle East by the Knights. By the early 14th century, the Corporation of the Coppersmiths of Villedieu was officially recognized by the Kings of FranceIt is in excellent condition no knocks
A excellent rare VILLEDIEU copper champagne cooler bucket It would look stunning on any bar or table Something different to own The champagne is not part of the sale
Pleasesee pictures for full description Thank you for looking at this item and please call again I have several super items for sale from here inBrittany France, Please view my other auctions!! Postage UK £ 8.99USA and Worldwide please contact meI do combine items to help with postage Ifyou want to combine any items please contact me I am inFrance and l bulk ship my items over to the UK Then the item is posted in the UK This is to save the customermoney as it costs much more to post from FranceThe cost for this has been added to the P/P cost alreadyPlease take this in to consideration when leaving feedback If l make a mistake l will refund any different I ONLY SHIP USING 'SIGNED FOR' DELIVERY FORDOMESTIC BUYERS. AND FOR MY WORLDWIDE CUSTOMERS- I USE AIR SURE OR INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR. THIS METHOD GIVESTHE BUYER A GUARANTEE OF DISPATCH AND THE SELLER A TRACKING NUMBER ENABLING THEITEM TO BE TRACKED TO THE POINT OF DELIVERY. FOR A QUICK AND SAFE DELIVERY OFYOUR ITEM WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF ANYLOST SHIPMENTS . ALL ITEMS ARE REALLY WELL PACKED AND THIS IS REFLECTED IN THEPRICE. Thank you I try to be ashonest as possible always But if l ever make a mistake l am happy torefund
It is approx 230mm 9inches across the top from brass Handle to brass handle 190mm approx. 7.5inches across the topIt is 135mm 5.25inches across the baseSome history of the town of Villedieu you may want to knowVilledieu-les-Poêles is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France Its inhabitants are called Sourdins from the French sourd meaning deaf. Most of the people involved in the manufacturing of copper pans, which involved repeated hammering, became deaf It is traditionally a centre of metal-work, especially the brass and copper pans and basins from which the poêles in its name derives. It is also famous for its artisanal manufacture of large church bells, which was started by immigrants from Lorraine around 1780. Villedieu owes its name to the religious order Knights Hospitaller, that later became the Knights of Malta. Henry I, King of England and Duke of Normandy, granted Villedieu to this order in the 12th century. Low taxes and good administration attracted people to Villedieu. Advanced coppersmithing technology was presumably imported from the Middle East by the Knights. By the early 14th century, the Corporation of the Coppersmiths of Villedieu was officially recognized by the Kings of FranceIt is in excellent condition no knocks
A excellent rare VILLEDIEU copper champagne cooler bucket It would look stunning on any bar or table Something different to own The champagne is not part of the sale
Pleasesee pictures for full description Thank you for looking at this item and please call again I have several super items for sale from here inBrittany France, Please view my other auctions!! Postage UK £ 8.99USA and Worldwide please contact meI do combine items to help with postage Ifyou want to combine any items please contact me I am inFrance and l bulk ship my items over to the UK Then the item is posted in the UK This is to save the customermoney as it costs much more to post from FranceThe cost for this has been added to the P/P cost alreadyPlease take this in to consideration when leaving feedback If l make a mistake l will refund any different I ONLY SHIP USING 'SIGNED FOR' DELIVERY FORDOMESTIC BUYERS. AND FOR MY WORLDWIDE CUSTOMERS- I USE AIR SURE OR INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR. THIS METHOD GIVESTHE BUYER A GUARANTEE OF DISPATCH AND THE SELLER A TRACKING NUMBER ENABLING THEITEM TO BE TRACKED TO THE POINT OF DELIVERY. FOR A QUICK AND SAFE DELIVERY OFYOUR ITEM WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF ANYLOST SHIPMENTS . ALL ITEMS ARE REALLY WELL PACKED AND THIS IS REFLECTED IN THEPRICE. Thank you I try to be ashonest as possible always But if l ever make a mistake l am happy torefund
