Lash's Orangeade Store Dispenser C.1920-1930

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Lash's Orangeade Cooler & Dispenser. Drum shaped tin body designed to house both orangeade and a surrounding ring of … Read more ABOUT

Lash's Orangeade Cooler & Dispenser. Drum shaped tin body designed to house both orangeade and a surrounding ring of ice, allowing for cold and fresh service. The interior compartment has an attached ceramic crock with a connection to a bronze exterior spout that both mixes the beverage with a paddle and dispenses it. A second exterior bronze spout connects to the outer ring of the receptacle to allow melted ice to drain. The receptacle has a lid which is topped by an oversize orange.

Shown with life size hand model for scale.

CREATOR Lash's Orangeade Co.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1920-1930.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Tin, Bronze.
CONDITION Good. Appropriate patina for use and age. Both spouts and paddle turn properly. Unsure if it holds or dispenses liquid properly.
DIMENSIONS H 23 in. W 20 in. Diameter 15 in., Crock: H 10.5 in. Diameter 9 in.

HISTORY

Sat on counter tops in general stores to dispense Orangeade. See less