Vintage Pressed Glass Ice Bucket with Silver Plate Tongs

Description : Vintage pressed glass ice bucket paired with silver-plated ice tongs. The clear glass bucket has a tapered form with alternating vertical fluted and textured panels, decorative geometric details near the base, and a dark metal swing handle with an engraved repeating pattern. Clear glass attachment points secure the handle at each side. The accompanying tongs are marked “SILVER PLATE” and feature a hammered surface with decorative claw-form gripping ends. The metal components show darkened patina, tarnish, and wear from age and use, while the glass retains strong clarity and substantial decorative presence. A useful vintage barware set for serving ice or displaying with a home bar collection.

Style
Art Deco-Inspired / Traditional Barware

Technique
Pressed and molded glass construction with alternating fluted and textured panels. The metal accessories feature stamped, hammered, and engraved decorative surfaces with silver plating on the tongs.

Tools Used
Glass molds, glass-forming equipment, metal stamping tools, engraving tools, forming dies, hammers, and plating equipment.

History
Decorative glass ice buckets became popular serving pieces for home bars and entertaining, combining practical ice storage with ornamental tableware. Silver-plated serving tongs were commonly paired with glass and metal bar accessories.

Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Unknown. The tongs are marked “SILVER PLATE,” but no clearly identifiable manufacturer’s name or mark is visible in the supplied photographs.

Measurements
5 ½" Ø x 5 ¼" T

Suggested Weight
Approximately 3 lb. including tongs.

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
Approximately 9" W x 9" D x 9" T

Item Number : P17262

Category : Housewares

Brand : Unknown