"With more homes having ice dispensers and fewer of us throwing formal dinner parties, the ice bucket is no longer the kitchen essential that it might have been 50 years ago. That said, whether through hand-me-downs or a flirtation with cocktail making, many of us have an ice bucket in the back of a cupboard somewhere. This might seem like an easy decluttering win, but before you relegate it to a yard sale, be sure that your ice bucket isn't valuable vintage kitchenware."
"The value of an ice bucket is going to vary depending on the material and the condition, but predominately on the brand. Of course, if your bucket proudly displays a luxury name like Tiffany & Co across the front, that's easy to spot, but in other cases look for the maker's mark. This is often found stamped or engraved on the base, on the metal rim of glass buckets, where the handles attach, or inside of the lid."
Many households still own ice buckets despite decreased everyday use. Value depends mainly on brand, but also on material and condition. Maker's marks are commonly stamped or engraved on the base, metal rims, handles, or inside lids. Recognizable luxury names like Tiffany & Co, Baccarat, Waterford, and Christofle significantly increase worth, with crystal or glass examples fetching hundreds and high-end silver reaching thousands. Look for hallmarks such as 925 or a lion for sterling silver, and EP, EPNS, or SP to indicate silver plate. A stamped year can indicate antique status, and crystal can be identified by a high-pitched ring when tapped.
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