A fabulous and rare bottle holder or cooler, designed by the famous

A fabulous and rare bottle holder or cooler, designed by the renowned luc lanel (1893-1966) for christofle in the 1940s. An elegant fluted bucket with fluted handles. The pattern, called "ripples, " was originally designed for the first-class dining room and bar of the ss normandie ocean liner. This majestic ship was the pinnacle of art deco decoration. Since the mid-20th century, christofle has offered exceptional tableware, stunning jewelry, home accessories, and furniture. The brand's revolutionary styles are based on the spirit of "the art of living, " or more simply, the joy of cultivating happiness by sharing beautiful things. The parisian goldsmith focuses on the traditional techniques of the meilleurs ouvriers de france, passing on his knowledge to preserve the maison's qualities of excellence, inherent in all of the brand's prestigious creations. From the bedrooms of ocean liners to the tables of modern goldsmiths, avant-garde architects, maharajas, and contemporary designers. They always offer timeless design and high quality. Dimensions: 28.5x15.5 cm signs of normal use and age (see photos) as these are vintage items, they may show signs of age. The photographs are part of the description and condition.