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Vintage Cobalt Blue Hand-Blown Glass Ice Bucket / Champagne Chiller / Wine Cooler
Stunning deep cobalt blue with lots of character - thick rolled rim, two small applied clear loop handles, and wonderful air bubbles, swirls, and tiny black specks throughout that prove hand-blown construction. Often called bubble glass / verre bulle / biot style.
Perfect as an ice bucket, champagne chiller, wine cooler, or large vase / utensil holder for a bar cart. Heavy, thick art glass.
Measurements from photos:
• Height: approx. 6 1/4" - 6 1/2" tall
• Diameter: approx. 6" wide outside (5 1/2" inside opening)
• Weight: heavy, approx. 3-4 lbs
• Holds one standard 750ml bottle perfectly (bottle in photos NOT included - for scale only)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, no cracks, no repairs. Some light surface scratches from use and some bubbles in glass are as-made. Bottom has hand-blown pontil area. Clean inside.
Details:
• Material: Hand-blown glass, cobalt blue
• Technique: Bubble glass, thick art glass
• Color: Cobalt blue with clear applied handles
• Era: 1970s-1990s vintage, likely Mexican art glass / recycled glass style
• Use: Ice bucket, champagne chiller, barware
You will receive the exact bucket in photos. Packaged very carefully - glass is heavy.
