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Vintage Leonard Hand Chased EPNS Silverplate Ice Bucket Insert Tongs 3 Pc Set
Important: This bucket has NOT been polished. I will leaved that up to discretion of buyer.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Vintage Leonard Hand Chased E.P.N.S. Silver-Plated Ice Bucket with Swing Handle, Removable Perforated Insert and Ice Tongs – Three-Piece Barware Set
This decorative ice bucket features an ornate floral and foliage design, a gracefully shaped body, flared upper rim, raised pedestal base, and hinged swing handle.
Included with the bucket are a removable round perforated metal insert with a raised base and a pair of metal ice tongs.
The set has a classic silver appearance and would make an attractive addition to a home bar, dining room, vintage barware collection, or decorative display.
MAKER’S MARK AND MATERIAL
The interior base of the bucket is stamped:
Leonard
HAND CHASED
E.P.N.S.: E.P.N.S. stands for Electroplated Nickel Silver, a nickel-silver base metal with an electroplated silver finish.
This item is silver-plated, not sterling silver.
The words “Hand Chased” appear as part of the manufacturer’s marking.
The exact manufacturing date and country of origin have not been independently verified.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Ice Bucket:
* Rounded, slightly bulbous body with a narrowing neck and flared top rim.
* Decorative floral, leaf, and scroll-like patterns around the exterior.
* Repeating arched ornamental design.
* Silver-tone finish with areas of darkened patina and tarnish.
* Raised circular pedestal base.
* Hinged metal swing handle attached at opposite sides of the upper body.
* Smooth metal interior with circular forming marks.
* Leonard Hand Chased E.P.N.S. marking visible inside the bucket.
Removable Insert:
* Circular metal insert with a perforated surface.
* Repeating elongated openings around the outer perimeter.
* Smaller decorative cutouts toward the center.
* Central circular opening.
* Raised pedestal-style base.
* Silver-tone finish with visible signs of age and use.
Ice Tongs:
* One pair of silver-tone metal tongs.
* Long, curved spring-style construction.
* Decorative pointed gripping ends.
* Visible age-related surface wear.
The tongs are included with the set, although their manufacturer has not been vintage condition with visible tarnish and surface wear.
Please carefully examine all photographs. They are considered part of the description.
The bucket and accessories show:
* Noticeable tarnishing and darkened areas.
* Maybe light scratches and scuffs from normal use.
* Areas of discoloration and oxidation.
* Signs of previous handling, storage, and use.
The item has not been professionally polished or restored.
No claim is made that the silver plating is flawless or that all three pieces were originally sold Bucket height without handle raised: 7 inches approx
* Height with handle raised: 10 inches
* Top opening diameter: 5 inches
* Base diameter: 4 inches approx
* Tong length: 7 inches
* Total weight: 2 lbs
The exact age of the item is unknown.
The item is not sterling silver it is plated.
SHIPPING
The bucket, insert, and tongs will be individually protected and securely packed to help prevent movement and damage during shipping.
Shipping will be calculated according to the packaged weight, dimensions, and destination.
Thank you for viewing this decorative Leonard silver-plated barware set.
