Champagne Ice Bucket by Arthur Court

A cluster of silver grapes hangs on the front of a clear glass bucket.

This champagne ice bucket is by Arthur Court, from about 2002. It is cast aluminum and glass. Ice buckets like this are made to keep a bottle cold at the table, and grape and vine motifs are a familiar decoration for wine service. This one is a thick, straight sided glass bucket with a heavy base and two flat, pointed handles at the rim. A cast metal grape leaf and a hanging bunch of grapes are applied to the front, with veining and stems in fine relief. The metal is a soft, brushed silver tone with darker detail.

It knows what is in the bottle, and approves.