Rare extendable silver champagne whisk. The whisk is attached to the handle with a beautifully detailed fan. Handmade of a high grade silver (925/1000). Beautifully marked and stamped for Sterling, which means 1st grade sterling silver. The champagne whisk is a utensil originating from the 2nd half of the 19th century. As ladies were prone to burp after drinking bubbly champagne, they would ‘whisk’ out the bubbles using a small champagne-whisk. Burping was not acceptable in the genteel society in that time. This item was often seen during soirees and dinner-parties. It was an item used without any embarrassment and it was kept in the ladies’ purse. Length when pushed in: 10.6 cm. Length extended: 15.5 cm. The whole is in an exceptionally beautiful condition (minimal trace of use). With a perfectly working sliding mechanism. This 19th century silver champagne whisk is extremely rare and are only rarely offered for sale. Shipped by registered mail.