Porcelain Glass Cooler From The Sevres Manufactory - Early 18th Century

Circular in shape, this small container is intended to refresh an individual glass by dipping it in crushed ice or cold water. It has two side handles, or "ears", finely modeled in the shape of shells, decorative motifs typical of the rocaille taste in vogue at that time. The whole rests on a small circular pedestal, ensuring both stability and visual lightness. Hard-paste porcelain White background with polychrome decoration of jets of flowers and florets. Blue and gold threads on the edges. Circular container in metal or ceramic, intended to refresh a single glass by dipping it in crushed ice or cold water. Cylindrical in shape, it is molded at the base and at the top, and rests on a small low pedestal. It has two rocaille handles Marks: Painted with a brush with an intertwined double "L" - Decorator: "DT" for DROUET Gilbert and "LW", Dimensions: Height. 10.2 cm - Length 15.5 cm,Condition(s): PERFECT CONDITION,Era: 18th - LOUIS XVI (CIRCA 1775).In the 18th and 19th centuries, having ice all year round (stored in ice boxes or "ice wells") was an outward sign of wealth. The use of objects such as glass or bottle coolers therefore symbolized elegance, luxury and the art of living.PAYMENT and TRANSPORTPAYMENTS ACCEPTED BANK TRANSFER / PAYPAL / BANK TRANSFER / CB online or by CHECK.PARCELS WILL BE POSTED WITHIN 4 DAYS. GROUPED SHIPPING POSSIBLE IN CASE OF PURCHASE OF MULTIPLE ITEMS.