Description
This is an ice box from the 1800s. It might be as much as 150 years old! It is not electrified. it would have worked by putting a large block of ice in the top compartment that would cool the compartment below it.
This one has all of the original paint, wheels, and hardware, and most of the original parts.
It would be fabulous fixed up and use for storage or display.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Needs Restoration
Condition Notes: Lots of peeling paint
On the top compartment, one hinge is broken, and the arm that holds the door up is broken.
It may have had two interior shelves originally, and possibly a pan to place under it and catch the melting ice water. can't be sure.
it shows its age in a beautiful way
Materials & Techniques:
Metal, Paint, Wood
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
This one has all of the original paint, wheels, and hardware, and most of the original parts.
It would be fabulous fixed up and use for storage or display.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Needs Restoration
Condition Notes: Lots of peeling paint
On the top compartment, one hinge is broken, and the arm that holds the door up is broken.
It may have had two interior shelves originally, and possibly a pan to place under it and catch the melting ice water. can't be sure.
it shows its age in a beautiful way
Materials & Techniques:
Metal, Paint, Wood
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Needs Restoration; Lots of peeling paint
On the top compartment, one hinge is broken, and the arm that holds the door up is broken.
It may have had two interior shelves originally, and possibly a pan to place under it and catch the melting ice water. can't be sure.
it shows its age in a beautiful way
On the top compartment, one hinge is broken, and the arm that holds the door up is broken.
It may have had two interior shelves originally, and possibly a pan to place under it and catch the melting ice water. can't be sure.
it shows its age in a beautiful way
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
42 x 24 x 16 in
Late 19th Century White Wood Ice Box
Estimate $320-$610
Starting Bid
$160
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October Art, Antiques & Design
Oct 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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