3 Vintage Trompe-l’Œil "The World History" Faux Book Spine Ice Bucket
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This mid-to-late 20th-century barware piece exemplifies the classic European tradition of trompe-l'œil library concealment objects, designed to blend seamlessly into a gentleman's study or private library. Disguised as a four-volume set of leather-bound historical tomes titled "The World History" by Society House, the facade features faux-tooled spines adorned with neoclassical figures, gilt titling, and gilded page tops.
Constructed with a solid stained wood casing, the hinged lid lifts to reveal a concealed insulated bucket well-suited for chilling wine, champagne, or ice during service. Measuring 22.5 cm x 23 cm x 24 cm (h), it presents a sophisticated convergence of functional novelty barware and scholarly aesthetic charm.
Condition: The piece is in very good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate surface wear to the timber and faint patination to the interior liner consistent with gentle handling.
Constructed with a solid stained wood casing, the hinged lid lifts to reveal a concealed insulated bucket well-suited for chilling wine, champagne, or ice during service. Measuring 22.5 cm x 23 cm x 24 cm (h), it presents a sophisticated convergence of functional novelty barware and scholarly aesthetic charm.
Condition: The piece is in very good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate surface wear to the timber and faint patination to the interior liner consistent with gentle handling.
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This mid-to-late 20th-century barware piece exemplifies the classic European tradition of trompe-l'œil library concealment objects, designed to blend seamlessly into a gentleman's study or private library. Disguised as a four-volume set of leather-bound historical tomes titled "The World History" by Society House, the facade features faux-tooled spines adorned with neoclassical figures, gilt titling, and gilded page tops.
Constructed with a solid stained wood casing, the hinged lid lifts to reveal a concealed insulated bucket well-suited for chilling wine, champagne, or ice during service. Measuring 22.5 cm x 23 cm x 24 cm (h), it presents a sophisticated convergence of functional novelty barware and scholarly aesthetic charm.
Condition: The piece is in very good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate surface wear to the timber and faint patination to the interior liner consistent with gentle handling.
Constructed with a solid stained wood casing, the hinged lid lifts to reveal a concealed insulated bucket well-suited for chilling wine, champagne, or ice during service. Measuring 22.5 cm x 23 cm x 24 cm (h), it presents a sophisticated convergence of functional novelty barware and scholarly aesthetic charm.
Condition: The piece is in very good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate surface wear to the timber and faint patination to the interior liner consistent with gentle handling.
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