Pre-1904 Vintage North Pole Oak Ice Box

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dj1200
Posted by dj1200
7 years ago
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Pre-1904 North Pole ice box.  In EXCELLENT condition. I believe it was made by the Maine Manufacturing Company in Nashua, New Hampshire.  It is a 2-door front loading model. Dimensions: 30" wide, 21" deep, 60" tall.  No drip pan.  Casters and hardware are original.  
Category General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium Oak
Distinguishing marks Front nameplate stamped "North Pole Reg. U.S. Patent Off"
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 60" tall, 30" wide, 21" deep
Date Period Late 1800's
History Owned by 3 generations of one family.
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Submitted by Lovejoy

Ice boxes like this were much in demand until the 1990's, along with the trend for Victorian decorating, but demand for them has been in decline since that time. Right now we have a hard time getting much over $600.00 for a comparable one.
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