D. L. Bates Polar Ice Shaver, Cast Iron Crank & Marble Base. This mechanism, for shaving ice at a soda fountain, has a decorative floral case marked POLAR and includes a cup holder and cast iron wheel crank to shave the ice, in a variety of metal parts on a pink marble base. Crank is marked D. L. Bates & Brothers, Dayton, Ohio, patented 1888.

Dimensions are 20.5 in h x 10.5 in w x 20.5 in d. Condition is good with minor signs of surface wear throughout, no heavy oxidation visible, solidly mounted on base. Please note this item is heavy. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.

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20.5 x 10.5 x 20.5 in