Vintage Silver Plated Foo Dog Cooler and Ice Bucket
A Regal Roar: Vintage Silver-Plated Foo Dog Champagne Cooler
Elevate your celebrations with this wonderfully weighty, silver-plated champagne cooler—an exquisite piece crafted in Paris by the renowned French silversmith Ercuis. A true statement object, it brings equal parts glamour and growl to your table.
This rare mid-century design (c. 1950s-1960s) combines French refinement with a touch of Eastern myth. The beaded rim adds a classic decorative note, while the ring handles are held in the jaws of two magnificent Foo dogs—symbolic guardian lions who traditionally stand proudly in pairs before temples and grand entrances. Their mouths, as custom dictates, are open mid-roar, ready to ward off bad spirits and, ideally, keep your champagne perfectly chilled.
Fully marked on the underside and presented in lovely vintage condition, this cooler is both sculptural and functional. Whether you’re pouring bubbles for two or hosting a celebration worthy of a French château, this is the piece that makes the moment unforgettable.
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TRANSPORT & DELIVERY
All household, small fine art, and vintage items are available for in-store pickup or can be shipped domestically and internationally. Shipping expenses will be included during the checkout process for standard shipping.
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GENERAL CONDITION
Please keep in mind that in many cases we sell vintage and antique pieces. None of these pieces should be considered new or in perfect condition.
All of our vintage products show the rich beauty and history of their life with the knocks and bumps of many years of use. We restore our pieces so they will be clean and in a good working condition. However we try to minimise restoration to keep every piece as original as possible.
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