Shave, Ice
Object number97.137.9
Manufacturer
Enterprise Manufacturing Company
Datec. 1910
OriginPhiladelphia, PA
Mediummetal, paint
Credit LineGift of Marilyn J. Cartwright
DescriptionHand-held ice shaver.Dimensions2.5 x 3.5 x 7.75 in. (6.4 x 8.9 x 19.7 cm)MarksUpper surface of lid is embossed with text "Enterprise M'F'G. Co. Phil'a. U.S.A. Pat. July. 4. 93."
Historical NotesHand-held ice shaver used to shave ice from a block, but also in the process formed it into a ball or half-dome shape for serving.
Terms
On View
On view
Logan and Strobridge Iron Company
1770-1800
c. 1773
c. 1989