MARK OF EMILE LANGLOIS, PARIS, CIRCA 1888-1924

Hotchkiss et Cie was a French arms and luxury automobile company in Saint-Denis, Paris. Hotchkiss first sold arms and machinery, most notably the revolving cannon and machine gun. At the turn of the 20th century, Hotchkiss transitioned into the automobile business, its first model was produced in 1903. The company badge, a pair of crossed cannons, can be seen on the front of the present wine-coolers. This badge relates to the company’s early production of cannons. It is possible that the present wine-coolers were a gift from Hotchkiss et Cie to an esteemed client.