Vintage French Mercier Champagne Bucket 8¾"

This 1980s French champagne bucket, crafted from aluminum, bears the "Mercier" branding, signifying its use as an advertising piece in a bar or bistro. With its sleek design, it serves as both a functional and decorative item, perfect for chilling champagne.

Mercier Champagne was founded by Eugène Mercier in 1858. Mercier is renowned for its innovative marketing strategies and was one of the first to make champagne accessible by mass production. Located in Épernay, France, Mercier is famous for its immense cellars and early use of a giant cask displayed at the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris. The brand continues to maintain its reputation for producing quality champagne with a distinctive fresh and fruity style.