We present to you a Champagne Montebello champagne cooler in a rather battered condition – not brand new.
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This ice bucket was made in the 1920s and has been in service in various restaurants and bars until we managed to buy it.
The last 100 years have left their mark.
How do we know that this ice cedar is 100 years old?
Because Champagne Montebello ceased to exist as an independent brand in 1929, during the Great Depression, and apparently stopped making barware.
Montebello is a champagne house that was once a respected name in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ.
The house’s history dates back to the time when the Montebello brothers (Napoléon-Auguste, Alfred and Gustave) bought the Château de Mareuil-sur-Aÿ (built in 1765) and its extensive vineyards in 1830.
The company was founded in 1834 under the name Alfred de Montebello.
Their business ceased in 1929, during a period of economic difficulties.
Construction of the castle was completed in 1765 under the direction of the French architects Chevotet and Chaussard.
In 1788, a family dispute led to the castle being put up for sale. The next owner was the Duke of Orléans, known as Philippe Egalité, who was sent to the guillotine in 1793.
The ownership of the château, which included some 100 hectares of vineyards in Champagne, was successively acquired until 1830 by the sons of Jean Lannes, the first Duke of Montebello, a French general and marshal of the First Empire.
The château of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ was then taken over by the Marshal’s eldest son, Napoléon-Auguste Lannes, 2nd Duke of Montebello, who was associated with his two brothers, Gustave, who was a general under Bonaparte, and Alfred 1st Count of Montebello.
Four years later, in 1834, the Alfred de Montebello Champagne House was founded and, despite repeated financial crises and wars, the vineyard was successful.
A touch of history …
Vintage French champagne buckets are not just functional items; they are exquisite pieces of history and craftsmanship. These buckets, often made of high-quality materials such as silver or nickel-plated brass, were once an essential accessory in upscale establishments and grand households, symbolizing luxury and refinement.
Collectors and enthusiasts often appreciate the rarity and uniqueness of vintage French champagne buckets. Due to their age and the craftsmanship involved in their creation, each piece is distinct, making them coveted items for those with a passion for both history and fine design. Whether displayed as a centerpiece at a formal dinner or used to chill champagne at a special occasion, these vintage buckets add a touch of sophistication and a sense of history to any setting.
Our selection of Vintage French Champagne buckets were never for sale to the public but were given to restaurants & hotels as promotional items to use whenever their marque was served to guests. Circa 1930’s to 1950’s, these bucket have wonderful patina consistent with age & use.
So this is where we decided what kind of champagne to drink today…
Old used product in excellent vintage condition.
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