{"product_id":"reed-barton-ice-bucket","title":"Reed \u0026 Barton Ice Bucket","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003eReed \u0026amp; Barton Silver-Plated Ice Bucket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAn elegant \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evintage silver-plated ice bucket by Reed \u0026amp; Barton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, one of America’s most respected silverware manufacturers, founded in Massachusetts in 1824.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe bucket has a wonderfully architectural design, with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evertical panelled detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e to the body and simple banded borders. The distinctive swing handle is finished with a charming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efigural animal mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, giving the piece plenty of character and making it particularly decorative when displayed on a drinks table or bar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOriginally designed as an ice bucket, today it would be equally stylish for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003echilling a bottle of wine or champagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, or simply displayed amongst a collection of vintage barware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Reed \u0026amp; Barton\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Silver plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Vintage, likely mid-20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good vintage condition with age-related wear and patination to the silver plate, consistent with its age and use. Please refer to photographs for overall condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Little History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eReed \u0026amp; Barton was established in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTaunton, Massachusetts in 1824\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e and became one of the best-known American manufacturers of silver and silver-plated tableware. Its pieces were designed to bring elegance to entertaining and are particularly associated with the beautifully appointed dining tables, cocktail bars and drinks trolleys of the 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA wonderfully decorative and useful piece of vintage barware — perfect for adding a little old-world glamour to a contemporary drinks table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs with all our vintage and antique pieces, signs of age and previous use form part of its individual character and history.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican silver plated ice bucket by Reed \u0026amp; Barton of Taunton, Massachusetts, dating to around 1880-1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA coopered pail or barrel-form ice bucket, deliberately made to resemble a traditional wooden bucket with individual staves and horizontal bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wonderful little animal on the top of the swing handle is a reclining fox holding its prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn used antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58998158131525,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_2356.jpg?v=1787755624","url":"https:\/\/heritagehousecotswolds.com\/products\/reed-barton-ice-bucket","provider":"Heritage House Cotswolds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}