Sterling Silver Champagne Bottle Holder - Antique Edwardian (1900)

This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver champagne bottle holder has a plain circular cylindrical form in the form of a bomb case/shell.

The body and cover of this impressive holder are encircled with plain bands of applied decoration replicating the details of a projectile's fringing groove, rotating band and bourrelet.

The fully hallmarked tapering 'ogive' push fit cover is surmounted with a detachable screw fit hallmarked sterling silver 'fuze' finial.

The finial is ornamented with a simplified hexagonal bolt style ornamentation to the terminal.

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Date: 1900

This antique bottle holder is an exceptional gauge of silver, fine quality and exceptional presentation condition.

The applied decoration is very sharp.

Full hallmarks struck surface of the cover and body, and part hallmarks to the finial are all very clear.

Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Height 40.5cm/15.9"

Diameter 11.8cm/4.6"

45 troy ounces/1400g