The French Kitchen elsie green | Glass Champagne Bucket

Cut Glass Ice Bucket

• Vintage.
• Found In A Flea Market In Paray Le Monial.
  
• Made Of Glass.
• 9.5″W X 9″H

Curator’S Notes

Every Well-Appointed Bar In A French Home Has Wine Or Champagne On Ice. This Glass Champagne Bucket Is The Perfect Choice – Fill It With Flowers When It’S Not In Service On The Bar.

What Is The Origin Of The Ice Bucket?

The Origin Of Ice Buckets Can Be Traced Back To The Late 19Th Century When Ice Became More Readily Available Due To Advances In Refrigeration Technology. At That Time, Ice Was Delivered To Homes And Businesses In Large Blocks, And It Was Common To Use A Metal Pail Or Bucket To Hold And Transport The Ice.

However, The Use Of Ice Buckets As A Serving Vessel For Drinks Became More Popular During The Mid-20Th Century, Particularly In Upscale Bars And Restaurants.

The Use Of Ice Buckets As A Way To Keep Drinks Chilled And Accessible Quickly Caught On, And They Became A Staple In Homes And Establishments Where Drinks Were Served. Today, Ice Buckets Come In A Variety Of Styles And Materials, And They Remain A Common Tool For Serving Chilled Beverages.