Vintage Engraved Silver Ice Bucket With Lid

Description

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Rare Vintage extra heavy silver-plated Ice Bucket. The Patina of the Silver shows its age.
Engraved or … more All Offers Considered!

Rare Vintage extra heavy silver-plated Ice Bucket. The Patina of the Silver shows its age.
Engraved or etched with a floral motif.
Has a rotating ornate handle and unattached/liftable lid.

Bottom is marked: "Victoria AAAA extra heavy silver plate C.M.C B15"

From silver site: "British electroplaters used a letter code for their "Plated" wares. The best quality was "A1" or "AI", lower level was "A", next level was "B", followed by level "C", and the lowest level was "D".
B = Third Quality = 16 grams on 12 pieces = 1 1/3 grams per table spoon or table fork"

Lid is marked: "495 Z R" less