A superior Moët Chandon French champagne ice bucket.

Bearing the crown-and-banner crest of the house founded in 1743, this Moet Chandon champagne ice bucket is superior to the standard alluminium buckets,. It has a polished silver plate and a heavier grade metal to keep the champagne cool for longer, as used in high end restaurants and cocktail bars in France.
 
Stamped on the base "M.O.D Meaux Argit Made in France", it was produced by a French metalworks in Meaux and carries the Moët and Chandon branding in crisp engraved  black lettering on both sides

What makes this bucket especially desirable is the cast and applied grapevine garland that runs around the upper third of the body: clusters of grapes hang in full relief between broad vine leaves, and the same motif anchors the two ring handles, each loop passing through a sculpted bunch of grapes. The overall finish is a bright, and reflects light, especially candlelight generously.
 
From a French brasseries or hotel dining room to your home; a second life as bar-cart centerpiece, hosting a bottle of Champagne or a bouquet of romantic roses

This champagne bucket has partied. The condition and patina are consistent with use. The interior shows some surface wear and minor residue marks typical of a bucket that has held ice; the exterior has some minor signs of use and partying, small scratches and polishing marks and a small dent on one side.

It measures approximately 8" high (20 cm) and just over 7" in diameter (18cm)