Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
In addition, inside there is a silver plate beautifully pierced removable and reversible drain plate with finial. It allows drainage of melting ice, or if turned over flat with finial pointing down, it will hold a bottle out of the sitting water.
Both the bucket and the plate are marked clearly marked and hallmarked for Elkington and date marked with the letter "Y" for 1884.
Weight-695 grams.
Size-4 7/8 inches high without handle and 8 inches high with handle extended by 5 1/8 inches top diameter or 3 3/8 inches bottom diameter.
Interior depth is 3 3/8 inches to the plate or 4 5/8 inches to the bottom.
A lovely Victorian example, with all original pieces intact. Wonderful to use at the table or bar for ice cubes or to chill a bottle of wine.
A classic and elegant piece, and a talking point.
It is unusual to find such an item with all pieces complete and in very good condition.
A great gift to give or a treat for yourself.
Perfect for ice, wine, or champagne.
Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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Wonderful 1884 Marked Victorian Silver Plate Ice Bucket or Wine Cooler by Famous Maker Elkington.
