{"product_id":"french-silverplate-champagne-bucket-2706268","title":"Vintage French Silverplate Champagne Bucket St Medard Ice Cooler 2706268","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;text-align:center;\"\u003eFrench Silverplate Champagne Bucket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by St Medard, a French silverplate manufacturer known for hotel and restaurant ware, this French silverplate champagne bucket represents the classic style of mid-20th century French table service. Marked on the base with three stamped hallmarks: the maker's cartouche bearing the initials SM with a small symbol, the name St Medard in an elongated rectangle, and a separate stamp reading 15 -- likely indicating a silver plate thickness or catalogue reference number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is cylindrical with a slight taper toward the base, fabricated in polished silverplate over a base metal. Four engraved horizontal line bands appear near the upper third and again near the lower third of the exterior, a motif typical of Art Deco-influenced French hotel ware from the 1940s to 1960s. Two flat tab handles are fixed symmetrically at the rim, with a stepped geometric profile consistent with the period. The interior shows use-related patina, light scratching, and some darkening at the base, visible in the overhead photo. The exterior retains a good level of polish with minor surface wear. The inner base shows a worn protective disc or coating, consistent with age and regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bucket measures approximately 19.5cm in height \/ 7.7 inches as stated in the seller description. The diameter at the rim is estimated at approximately 20cm \/ 7.9 inches based on the photos. Total width including handles is estimated at approximately 26cm \/ 10.2 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA piece of this type works well as a functional wine or champagne cooler, or as a display object on a bar trolley or sideboard. French hotel silverplate from named makers such as St Medard is consistently sought by collectors of vintage French tableware and bistro ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95% of my items are tariff-free to the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- fmf-optimised --\u003e\n\u003c!-- fmf-shopify --\u003e","brand":"Charles Heidsieck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57577185411416,"sku":"324773540320_1B7C_9B2A_6E7D__981","price":367.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/5776\/2392\/files\/57_18ebd174-4572-47fa-afae-45d4898ead5d.jpg?v=1782571529","url":"https:\/\/fleamarketfrance.com\/products\/french-silverplate-champagne-bucket-2706268","provider":"Fleamarketfrance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}