Description
Mid-Century Italian Modern "mela" ("apple" in English) ice bucket attributed to Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel (1953, Italy). Composed of pale rose gold anodized aluminum with a gold-tinted interior and brass-color stem, which serves as the handle for removing the top.
Aluminum has been newly polished but shows wear (scuffs, oxidation lines/discoloration, as shown). Overall, good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Interior is in very good shape with only a few light scratches present.
Unmarked.
Smaller size available separately.
H: 8.75" (5" without lid) x Diameter: 7.38".
SKU: IBA28
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Aluminum has been newly polished but shows wear (scuffs, oxidation lines/discoloration, as shown). Overall, good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Interior is in very good shape with only a few light scratches present.
Origin:
Italy
Creator:
Designer: Ettore Sottsass
Materials & Techniques:
Aluminum
Details:
Country of Origin: Italy
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Aluminum has been newly polished but shows wear (scuffs, oxidation lines/discoloration, as shown). Overall, good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Interior is in very good shape with only a few light scratches present.
Unmarked.
Smaller size available separately.
H: 8.75" (5" without lid) x Diameter: 7.38".
SKU: IBA28
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Aluminum has been newly polished but shows wear (scuffs, oxidation lines/discoloration, as shown). Overall, good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Interior is in very good shape with only a few light scratches present.
Origin:
Italy
Creator:
Designer: Ettore Sottsass
Materials & Techniques:
Aluminum
Details:
Country of Origin: Italy
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Aluminum has been newly polished but shows wear (scuffs, oxidation lines/discoloration, as shown). Overall, good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Interior is in very good shape with only a few light scratches present.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
8.75 x 7.38 x 7.38 in
Vintage "Mela" Aluminum Ice Bucket Attributed to Ettore Sottsass
Estimate $550-$1,130
Starting Bid
$260
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