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

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An elegantly thin edge with raised beaded border

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