Lino Sabattini (1925-2005) For Christofle, Windsor Champagne Bucket, Art Deco.

In silver plated, this model was first designed around 1957.
The clean style is cylindrical with flat, straight handles in the spirit of Art Deco.

Visible scratches around the edge and slight pitting on the bottom.
Used condition.
1960s, good overall condition.

Dimensions:
Height: 18.1 cm
Width: 25 cm
Depth: 17 cm

Self-taught Italian goldsmith and designer.
He came from a modest family and became interested in metallurgy when he started working in a factory manufacturing copper elements during World War II.
In 1955, he met Gio Ponti and opened his own workshop in Milan. Ponti encouraged Lino Sabattini throughout his career through collaborations and numerous publications in the magazine Domus.
Between 1956 and 1963, Lino Sabattini was director of the design section of the French goldsmith Christofle.
In 1964, Lino Sabattini opened his own factory called "Sabattini Argenteria", located near Lake Como in Italy.