Small Antique Wine Grape Press from France, 19th Century

This beautiful sculpture has been carved from solid French oak during the latter half of the 19th century. The style is that of Black Forest, with realistic depictions of branches, leaves, grapes, and more. Originally a French clock, most of the timing mechanisms have long been removed. The elaborate carving depicts a man harvesting wine grapes on rocky terrain dotted with vegetation. Our gatherer, who is clad in an overcoat and large brimmed hat, is carrying a hod (hotte in French) full of freshly picked grapes. A large wooden bucket...

Grape hottes were used at French vineyards during the late 19th and early 20th centuries by workers when harvesting grapes. Our wide-mouthed hotte would have been used in the 1800’s ...

Dating to the 1600s, this French wine press screw has been repurposed into a very unique floor lamp. Based on the size of the piece and the well-carved decorative elements, the press...

More information coming soon… A large granite trough, hand-carved in Brittany, France, during the 1800s. The stone has inherent contour to the sides and a unique patination consisti...

19th Century English Sheffield silver plated barware / tableware wine cooler / ice bucket with removable insert, exterior design details and two side handles. The wine cooler / ice b...

19th century Regency wine cooler. Beautiful carved mahogany with a lead liner.

A 19th century English oak Gothic wine cooler.

For sale is a good quality William IV Mahogany Wine Cooler, the lid opening to reveal the original liner. This piece is in good condition, having wear commensurate with age and use. ...