Vintage Ice Box Restoration Project
Вставка
- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- I purchased this ice box for $75.00. It is cooled by a block of ice that is inserted at the top.
Currently stripping the paint of it inside and out. The ice box uses a large block of ice to cool it. The box is insulated and when it melts the water runs out of a long cooper tube to the bottom of the box. The water is then caught in a container on the floor. This box dates back the the early 1900's before electricity was used in refrigerators.
Hi, I would say that the value depends on the condition it is in. I have seen very nice ice boxes in antique stores that are going for approx 400 plus. However I also saw in a thrift store that was a fixer for 45.00.
Update on the little ice box.
This ice box was a great addition. It keeps food cold without electricity. We use it every time we go up to our off grid place.
Some can be pretty high priced in antique shops. I have see some for around $250.00 in good condition.
A shame everything was painted,I restored one like that ,it didn't have legs an wood was ash but I used oak
Yes the wood is very nice. It is to bad it was painted over.
Earn over $100 an hour reconditioning refrigerators
Hello,
I have an ice box that looks exactly like yours, save the door hinges (very similar, though) and a top-compartment floor separating it from the bottom. The metal plate on mine reads "Freeze-It". I've been trying to figure out some information about it, but I have yet to find anything on "Freeze-It". After seeing your video, I am convinced that it was made by the same company.
Might I ask you for any value on this type of ice box? Mine was purchased by my father as a vintage ice box--
Sorry but I don't know the value. You may want to ask a local antique shop.
how much is this box worth ..the one in the video..i just bought one similar for 30.
Not sure the worth but they are not easy to find.