Mid-century Penguin Chrome Ice Bucket with Bakelite Handles c.1960 Books a rugged solid brass central

a rugged solid brass central lock latch with original keys and dual vertical leather security belts

employing millions of people (mostly unskilled men) during the Great Depression to carry out public works projects

"Try Some" is embossed on the metal lid and "5 cents" is on the coin slot

Poul Kjærholm’s use of industrial methods and materials in the 1960s brought a fresh

used the term phrenology and it stuck

Mid-century Penguin Chrome Ice Bucket with Bakelite Handles c.1960 Books a rugged solid brass centralABOUT Mid century Penguin ice bucket with brown Bakelite handles and lid knob. Mostly used as ice bucket, but the piece was designed to insulate both hot and cold foods. The penguin was the work of inventor Ralph N. Kircher. He patented the design in 1941 but wartime restrictions on aluminum meant the penguin didnt really take off until after the war. Engraved on the underside. CREATOR West Bend Aluminum Co., West Bend, Wisconsin. DATE OF MANUFACTURE