Burgundy Bovine Bottle Butler: French Silver-Plated Cow Bottle Holder, 20th C

Early 20th Century French Silver-Plated Cow Wine Bottle Holder – An exceptionally rare and whimsical piece, likely crafted by a French artisan to showcase fine bottles of Burgundy or other prestigious wines. Purchased at an antique market in Burgundy, France, this sculptural holder features four finely modeled cows arranged back-to-back, their bodies forming the cradle for the bottle, with curling tails serving as decorative handles. Made of silver-plated metal with a beautifully aged patina, it is both a functional serving piece and a striking example of early 20th-century French decorative metalwork.