{"product_id":"antique-french-rafraichissoir-oval-brass-castellated-rim-19th-century","title":"Antique French Brass Wine Cooler | Green Painted Rafraîchissoir | 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique French brass wine cooler has the kind of charm that makes a table feel instantly more festive. The green paint, the little crown-like rim and the playful loop handles just work together so beautifully. You can picture it in the middle of a table set in the olive grove with a bottle of rosé tucked inside, linen napkins nearby and something simple and delicious coming from the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn France, this form is known as a rafraîchissoir, meaning a wine or bottle cooler. This example likely dates from the 19th century and is made from thin-gauge brass. It looks to be hand formed into an oval shape with a seam visible along the side. The castellated rim is the detail that gives the whole piece its personality... with the brass cut into rounded peaks like a small crown around the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface was originally painted in a soft green that over time has worn, flaked and softened... revealing some of the brass underneath. Inside, the walls and base carry areas of genuine blue-green verdigris which is the natural patina that develops when brass meets moisture over many years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo cast brass loop handles sit at either end, giving the cooler that practical, table-ready shape. Small turned ball feet lift it just slightly, which is such a nice detail. It feels formal enough for a bottle of champagne, but rustic enough for a farmhouse table in Provence. That balance is exactly what makes it so appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it would be wonderful used as a wine or champagne cooler or styled as a cachepot with potted herbs, flowers or seasonal greenery. Set it on a dining table, sideboard or kitchen island and the whole room changes for the better.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Provence Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53504088834391,"sku":"BAR-008","price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4686\/4215\/files\/antique-french-rafraichissoir-oval-brass-castellated-rim-19th-century-2.jpg?v=1788802876","url":"https:\/\/theprovencecollection.com\/en-us\/products\/antique-french-rafraichissoir-oval-brass-castellated-rim-19th-century","provider":"The Provence Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}