This stunning pineapple-shaped ice bucket, crafted in Italy during the vibrant 1970s, is rendered in silvered pewter. Designed in the style of Mauro Manetti, the piece elevates a functional object to the realm of art, with exquisitely detailed texture capturing the fruit’s unique surface. Its gleaming finish and sculptural silhouette make it a striking accent for entertaining, seamlessly fusing utility with playful elegance.

Once coveted by European royalty as the ultimate emblem of wealth and hospitality, the pineapple became a centre-of-table showpiece in the 16th and 17th centuries. Over time, its status softened, evolving into a symbol of warm welcome and celebration found in Georgian and Victorian architecture, and today, it retains its charm as an icon of generosity and conviviality.

Condition: excellent, please refer to photographs

Dimensions: 33cm high, 20cm diameter