Vintage Kingsway Plate Mini Ice Handling Bucket by William Suckling Ltd, c1930
Elevate your home bar setup or vintage barware collection with this exquisite, rare Art Deco individual ice handling bucket. Perfectly portioned for intimate, tableside mixology, this compact silver-plated vessel was designed to hold individual ice servings or cocktail garnishes (such as olives and lemon twists) directly at the drink prep station. Crafted in Birmingham, England by the renowned silversmiths William Suckling Ltd, this piece showcases iconic British mid-century barware design. It features a sleek, cylindrical silhouette accented by two functional side loop handles and a beautifully stepped, flared base. The base of the bucket is explicitly stamped with "S. Ltd. EPNS Kingsway Plate", verifying its premium pedigree: S. Ltd: The official hallmark used by William Suckling & Sons after incorporating into a limited company. Kingsway Plate: Suckling's highly sought-after, premium commercial trade line. EPNS: Electroplated Nickel Silver, assuring a brilliant, high-gloss polished silver finish over a durable alloy core. Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a beautiful, lustrous gloss finish. Shows light, authentic signs of age consistent with a genuine 1920s–1940s barware piece. No heavy plating loss or structural defects. Ready to display or use at your next cocktail gathering! Note: wine bottle shown for size comparison only; not included with purchase.