Berti Champagne Saber Black Handle Baskets of lavish parties on Long

of lavish parties on Long Island at a time when The New York Times noted "gin was the national drink and sex the national obsession

A modern take on an old world tool

Civilized and elegant

The warm luster of the matte pewter finish of this MATCH Pewter serving set looks stunning when used with either glass or wood grain serving bowls

Deserves a place in the regular rotation of flower vessels

Berti Champagne Saber Black Handle Baskets of lavish parties on LongA work of art that deserves to be displayed. Fine scroll work is hand engraved and the saber honors history and tradition. In the late 18th century, Napoleon seized control of much of Europe. In the euphoria of returning home victorious, citizens would toss bottles of champagne to soldiers. Nearly impossible on horseback to unwrap the foil and uncork a champagne bottle, soldiers began using their sabers to whack off the tops of the bottles with a