VINTAGE 20thC ITALIAN SILVER PLATED NOVELTY "BIRD" ICE BUCKET c.1960

Β£1,695.00

Vintage 20th Century Italian silver plated ice bucket in the form of a bird, made in Italy for export to England. The body is finely modelled with a long beak, articulated eye and beautifully chased feather detailing to the head, neck and wings. The upper section lifts away to reveal a fitted removable interior pot, creating a practical ice bucket or wine cooler while preserving the wonderfully whimsical bird silhouette when closed. The base is stamped β€œSILVER PLATED” beneath an anchor device.

Reference Number: Z12463

Vintage 20th Century Italian silver plated ice bucket in the form of a bird, made in Italy for export to England. The body is finely modelled with a long beak, articulated eye and beautifully chased feather detailing to the head, neck and wings. The upper section lifts away to reveal a fitted removable interior pot, creating a practical ice bucket or wine cooler while preserving the wonderfully whimsical bird silhouette when closed. The base is stamped β€œSILVER PLATED” beneath an anchor device.

Reference Number: Z12463

CONDITION

In Great Condition - Light wear in keeping with age. Please refer to photographs.

SIZE

Height: 35 cm // 13.78 in
Width: 16 cm // 6.30 in
Depth: 18 cm // 7.09 in