1950s Cut Crystal Ice Bucket Silver-Plated Rim and Ring Handles

DESCRIPTION

A clear cut glass ice bucket, listed as crystal, with a tapered cylindrical body, a silver-tone rim and two swinging ring handles. The cutting is deep and generous: a ring of large oval thumbprint panels around the middle, diamond cutting below and a starburst on the underside around a smooth center. The metal collar carries a repeating stamped border.

WORTH NOTING

• Clear cut glass, listed as crystal
• Silver-tone rim, listed as silver-plated
• Two swinging ring handles
• Oval thumbprint panels, diamond cutting and starburst base
• Stamped border on the metal collar
• No lid
• No maker's mark recorded

MEASUREMENTS

• Approx. 7.5" H × 7" W at the rim, excluding handles
• Approx. 8.5" handle to handle
• Base approx. 5.5" across

CONDITION

Good pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The silver-tone rim and ring handles show tarnish and plating wear, with darkened patina on the collar.

STYLE NOTES

Set it on the bar cart with silver tongs, or fill it with ice and a cold bottle for a summer party.

FROM THE HOUSE

Cut glass and a little tarnished silver: the bar has been waiting for exactly this.

A useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell