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Fine Silver-Plate Ice Bucket by Lebanese Firm Habis

Creator: Habis
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Fine Silver-Plate Ice Bucket by Lebanese Firm Habis
Lebanese, 20th Century
Dimensions: Height 21cm, diameter 20cm

Featuring an elegant tapered cylindrical body, this fine ice bucket is crafted from silver-plate by Lebanese firm Habis. The bucket is wider at the top, with a rope twist rim at the top, and flanking rope twist handles either side.

The ice bucket is stamped 'HABIS' to the underside. Habis was the first silversmith founded in Lebanon. The firm was established at the request of the country's first president Bechara El Khoury's request, after they won independence in 1943.

Artist/Maker: Habis

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Lebanon
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Silver-plate.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	15522a
Incollect Reference #:	560674

Dimensions

H.	8.27 in;	Diam.	7.87 in;
H.	21 cm;	Diam.	20 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery, located in London’s exclusive Mayfair district, specializes in exceptional art and antiques from the 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring works by renowned artists and craftsmen. With a focus on quality and historical importance, our diverse collection unites exquisite pieces that exemplify unparalleled artistry. | jamie@mayfairgallery.com | 44.207.491.3435 |