1773 Boston Harbor Ice Bucket

Reclaimed Bourbon Barrel Ice Bucket — Early American Craft for the Modern Gathering

Inspired by the gracious entertaining traditions of colonial taverns and harborside gatherings, this handcrafted ice bucket is formed from authentic American bourbon barrel staves — oak once shaped and bound by master coopers, as essential to early trade as timber and tea along Boston Harbor in 1773.

Each stave bears the curve and character earned through years of service in the distillation process. We preserve that history, refining the surface by hand, sealing it with a warm semi-gloss finish, and fitting it with a leather-wrapped handle reminiscent of early travel trunks and field gear from the colonial era.

Inside, a removable double-walled 304 stainless-steel insert provides modern reliability — holding ice firm and drinks cold, whether welcoming guests in your home, gathered by the fire, or hosting a spirited celebration worthy of the early American spirit.

This vessel is not a novelty — it is a marriage of heritage and utility, built for those who honor workmanship, tradition, and the quiet dignity of a well-prepared table. The kind of serving piece your forefathers may have carried into a tavern meeting or a private parlor — today ready for refined hosting from porch to parlor to cellar.

Includes:

• Hand-crafted barrel stave frame

• Matching wood lid with leather handle

• 3-liter double-walled stainless-steel bucket

• Stainless-steel tongs

Dimensions:10" Diameter × 8.5" Tall
Material: Reclaimed Bourbon Barrel Oak & 304 Stainless Steel
Care: Stainless insert dishwasher-safe; wooden barrel frame hand-clean only
Crafted By: Southern Yankee Woodworking — Father & Son Artisan Shop

A testament to American cooperage heritage — a functional relic reborn for modern hospitality.

*******Glasses and insert is not included*******