Is this a water dispenser?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by mexikaz, Feb 14, 2016.

  1. mexikaz

    mexikaz New Member

    Im assuming it is but i would like to know how old it is more or less?
    picked it up at a flea market btw. cooler1.jpg cooler2.jpg
     
  2. GaleriaGila

    GaleriaGila Hola, y'all!

    Hola, Mexi, and welcome to the Forums.
    I'm sure one of the brainiacs here will know what that is. How tall is it? A height that might suit a drinking fountain function?
     
  3. TheOLdGuy

    TheOLdGuy Well-Known Member

    Hi, Gila is smarter than me. So if she can't help, I can only guess.

    I don't think it's a water dispenser. I think maybe the top is for ice and the spout is to drain it. Heat rises, so ice on top makes some sense. An old "icebox" now called a refrigerator.
     
  4. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    Does it have any labels or maker or anything? I was thinking something along the lines of wringer washer but no idea really.

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  5. GaleriaGila

    GaleriaGila Hola, y'all!

    The Old Guy taught me everything I know! But I think SayItSlowly has us both beat!
     
  6. mexikaz

    mexikaz New Member

    it has no markings or labels. it has little bracket on the side. i thought maybe it was a cup holder
     
  7. mexikaz

    mexikaz New Member

    might be on the right track there sir
     
  8. mexikaz

    mexikaz New Member

    well thanks!
    its 3 ft exactly btw
     
  9. TheOLdGuy

    TheOLdGuy Well-Known Member

    GG. SIS is currently on the absolute top of my list. She didn't take a guess on my shipping help site. She went to work and found the best answer on the web. So I'll defend her to my death.

    But I'll bet you 5 bucks she happens to be wrong on this one.

    Interruption, BBS

    Can't find what I had before, all of these are round. Unbelievable what they are asking. UP to $1,500, in similar condition, but with more parts.
    ~ icebox.jpg
     
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  10. TheOLdGuy

    TheOLdGuy Well-Known Member

    That is asking price, I didn't search sold
    All labeled ice box.
     
  11. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    I wouldn't bet against you :D I don't know what it is and I'd been busy posting that photo while you were posting the ice box idea.;)

    What does the other side of this thing look like?
     
  12. TheOLdGuy

    TheOLdGuy Well-Known Member

    I cannot find a square one like mexikaz or any with the "faucet looking drain/spout, whatever" showing.
     
  13. TheOLdGuy

    TheOLdGuy Well-Known Member

    HEY, ya no sumpin?

    I might be wrong about an ice box. Try googling for "antique icebox" and see if you agree or disagree. Do the images, also., especially.
     
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