{"product_id":"wine-pour","title":"19th-Century French Silver-Plated Wine Cradle with Candle and Hand Crank","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exquisite 19th-century French mechanical wine cradle, designed for the ceremonial art of decanting fine wine. Crafted in silver plate over a polished wooden base, this ingeniously engineered device allowed the host to pour wine with precision — ensuring not a single drop of sediment disturbed the bottle’s clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cradle’s adjustable mechanism, operated by a small hand crank, gradually tilts the bottle while keeping it perfectly stable. This deliberate control prevented the natural deposits found in aged wines from mixing back into the liquid, preserving both taste and presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo the side sits a built-in candle holder, an integral feature of historic wine service. The flame illuminated the neck of the bottle during decanting, allowing the sommelier or host to visually monitor the wine’s clarity — halting the pour at the exact moment sediment approached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Late 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Silver plate over brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Turned wood base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Original hand crank and candle sconce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails \u0026amp; History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce a staple of aristocratic dining rooms and fine wine cellars, mechanical wine pourers like this represented the intersection of engineering and ritual. The design allowed for elegance and precision — a deliberate performance of hospitality. The candlelight, glassware, and slow-turning crank together created a sensory experience that elevated wine service to an art form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, it stands as a striking decorative centerpiece — ideal for displaying an exceptional bottle or adding refinement to a bar or dining room vignette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Excellent antique condition with light surface patina and minor wear to plating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mechanism functions smoothly; candle sconce and base remain sturdy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Original wood base in fine condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"soul fed home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50960674947393,"sku":"23003542","price":985.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/9549\/3185\/files\/FEE94698-3C9D-4FB6-B658-02A7B3BD7C54.png?v=1762243623","url":"https:\/\/soulfedhome.com\/products\/wine-pour","provider":"Soul Fed Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}