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I first became aware of vintage hand-cranked ice-crushers whilst sat at a Manhattan bar. I instantly loved the combination of practicality and aesthetics of the Alaska No.1 machine mounted on the counter in front of me. Thankfully, I was sat with Paloma who quietly noted its name and then set about finding and buying a restored model for my Christmas present. It's been in constant service since.
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Paloma discovered Brandon Neal, a pen restorer and craftsman with a passion-led side-line in ice-crushers. Thanks to him, we've also acquired the Toy Town No.1 (pictured above) for the bar I'm presently building. Indeed, we bought the ice-crusher months before even thinking about buying the machine to make the ice to put through it. Being vintage these machines are few and far between, but if you'd like one then the contact form on Brandon's website is a great place to start: 717products.com.
With just two ice-crushers I'm hardly a collector but I can appreciate the attraction of owning more of these highly practical mechanical artforms. Somebody who is an avid collector is Bernd Asendorf and he kindly sent me the following to share with you.
Ice, the unsung hero of every great cocktail had its humble beginnings in early 19th century America.
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The seasonal logging slowdown made New England's unemployed lumberjacks available to cut ice from lakes and ponds. Sawdust was used to insulate the storage icehouses and also during transport to Eastern cities. By 1870, natural ice was widely available to private households on the east coast. Bartenders smashed the ice with wooden mallets in canvas or leather bags.
The first time the word ice crusher was used was on an 1880-patented machine from Springfield Massachusetts, for the E. Gilberts & Baker MFC.
1880 patented 'Ice Crusher' built by Gilbert & Barker MCF. Gilbert & Barker made Gaslights and is credited with building the first modern 'Car Gas Pump' and still operates today.
It belonged to the Standard Oil Corp. of John. D. Rockefeller. Previous ornate machines were somberly called 'ice cutting machines'.
1880 patented 'Candlers Ice Cutting Machine' Manufactured in Springfield, MA. by the 'Jennings Corp' who later moved to New York. These machines came in 4 sizes and in brass and nickel-plated.
I have several nice showpieces called 'ice breakers' by the Wharton Corp out of Philly.
1878 patented 'Ice Breaker' built by Wharton Corp. of Philadelphia, PA. This model came in 3 sizes. This piece is the smallest model and possibly the last one in existence.
J.S.L. Wharton was the founder of Bethlehem Steal and The Wharton School of Business. All these big and ornate machines were clearly meant to be seen, not hidden away in a pantry, to show off the host's pedigree through the lavish use of expensive ice. Iced drinks became all the rage and are to this day a very unique American trait.
The still popular mint julep in its silver cup with ice frosted on the outside exemplifies the trend of showing off ones wealth through the lavish use of ice. Ice was also seen as an antiseptic and healthy. After World War I, the natural ice trade disappeared and industrial ice was delivered to homes, sometimes twice a day. The new standard size ice made the big machines obsolete and the novelty of ice had worn off. In 1938, the ice cube crusher made its début from the Rival Corporation out in Kansas City. Christened the 'Ice-O-Matic' for the home bar.
1938 patented 'Ice-O-Mat' for the Rival MFG, Kansas City, MO. For the next 20 years, Rival went on to make many crushers in popular styles.
Many handsome models, in bright colors, followed through the decades and are easily identified by their styles. From spaceship wings in the 1950s, to the swanky styles o/f the 1960s.
The high style of the 1920s–1960s. Fire-engine red-colored ice crushers: 'Model 38' by Alaska Ice Breaker, Winchedon, MA. 'Ice-O-Mat' by Rival, Kansas City, MO. 'Swing-A-Way' by ACME Corp. of St. Louis, MO. and the 'Triple Ice Crusher' by Dazey Corp. Gardner, KS.
After that, the electric ice crusher and the blender took over, very few of the wonderful early machines made it through time. With their steam punk gears and exceptionally sharp blades and ornate presence, we hope they will one day soon return to a bar near you.
1888 patented 'Star Ice Shaver' for the R.H & D.L. Bates Bro. Dayton, OH. This Table Top model is 37 inches tall and weighs in at 82 pounds.
My collection
I discovered my first vintage ice crusher in the 1980s, in Germany. It had outlandish chrome curves and was an exciting, vibrant, fire engine red. The rocket ship design reminded me of the American cars from the 1950s.
1950 'Fortuna' by Ahner Corp. from Vienna, Austria. It is based on an American 1939 patent used later by the Dazey Corp. The stand is very much like many of the streamlined designs by industrial Designer Raymond Loewy.
I enjoyed this machine and relished crushing ice for cocktails without the conversation-killing buzz of an electric blender. Some years later, living in Chicago, I came across a late 1870s model of a gothic, cast iron design. I was intrigued!
In doing some research, it became clear that these must be somewhat scarce, if not rare, as there was very little information available, anywhere. I unearthed some early patent drawings and the more I found, the more I was intrigued about the changing styles and designs. I began to hunt for mid-century crushers at antique shops, flea markets and on the internet. Catalogue pages and old newspaper articles helped to date them and uncover related models that were unknown to me.
I've had the good fortune to amass some fifteen 19th-century models, many of them possibly the last survivors of their kind. The patents and catalogues led to a nice timeline which I have been lucky enough to fill in with some 'orphaned' machines, machines that I only had patents for, but no actual crushers.
1941 patented 'Ice Flow' Crusher by the Chicago Diecasting Corp. Chicago, IL. Production of this fantastic model was cut to 5000 pieces due to the outbreak of World War II.
1884 patented 'Fairman's Ice Crusher' from New Haven, CT.
I restore the early models myself and as the work is messy, I am regularly subjected to my wife's 'significant look'. The one all avid collectors know. (And ignore!) After restoration, I photograph the pieces with authentic 19th-century barware to bring them back to life.
I'm really excited about the hunt and am continually acquiring new treasures which I post on my Pinterest Board, as well as the cocktail & barware collectors group on Facebook.
They may look funny but they do produce great crushed ice. Having the best-crushed ice for your next party can be more important than you think. That is why the top 12 best ice crushes in 2019 are so important.
These crushed ice makers work hard to give you the size and quality of ice you need. They also handle large amounts of ice so you never run out. Having one servicing your crushed ice needs is a step in the right direction
If you are not sure how good the top 12 ice crushers are, then continue to read our review. It is filled with information to help you find the best one for you. A few minutes of your time is all you need to get up to speed on ice crushers and what they can do for you.
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1. VIVOHOME Electric Dual Blades Ice Crusher
The dual stainless steel blades make short work of any large pieces of ice you need crushed. They can handle 440 pounds of ice every hour and not complain about it. Plus, the stainless steel construction materials remains rust proof and very hygienic.
One button brings all the power you need to the motor and you move the ice along with the comfortably designed handle. Also, the rubber base cuts down on vibration and noise without sacrificing stability. The ice crusher looks nice as well
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Your hands do not need to go inside the hopper. The wide lid makes sure all the ice is pushed through the blades with ease. The water-resistant power switch helps keep this ice crusher durable. Then its flexibility allows you to use his just about anywhere you can plug it in. It will keep your parties full of ice.
2. Winco Manual Portable Ice Crusher
Hope you have your arm strength up to par as this ice crusher does not use electric power. To get the ice style you want you just put your ice in the hopper and turn the crank. It is that simple. And simple is sometimes the best way to go.
You do have a choice in ice styles. The ice crusher either makes coarse or fine ice chips. How you want your ice is up to you. So you turn, the metal blades cut the ice to your specifications
Also, the plastic exterior should not be too fragile. Just keep i mind that its made of plastic as you turn the crank. Under normal use, this ice crusher should last you a long time and really build up your arm strength. Just be careful as you grind your ice.
3. Super Deal NEW Commercial Ice Shaver
If you are in the mood for a nice cold snack, then this ice shaver will use its 250 watt motor to shave your ice for you. You can make snow cones out of the finely shaved ice with ease. Or you can use the ice to cool down your favorite beverage.
A low center of gravity makes it easy to use and avoids tips and vibrations. Plus, the metal blades do not take a lot of time in getting you that ice you want. To make sure it works right, keep the top lid closed. If you do not then the safety feature kicks in and won’t let the ice crusher start.
In addition to that, you get 4 rubber feet on the bottom to make sure the ice machine does not damage your counter or table tops.
4. Zalik Ice Crusher
The clear plastic bottom lets you keep an eye on how much ice you have reshaped using this machine. This manual ice crusher is designed for those times you do not need a lot of ice. A suction cup holds the ice crusher in place as you turn the crank.
All you have o do is put your smaller ice cubes in the top and turn the crank. The metal blades do the rest. With its portable design, you can crush 50 ounces of ice at the beach, campground or picnic sites, etc. The blades are rust proof and should clean up nice and easily.
If you want coarse ground ice, simply turn the crank to the left. If you want fine ground, turn the crank to the right. The choice is all yours. They key is to make sure you do not need a lot of ice at the time.
5. ROVSUN Commercial Ice Crusher
There will be those times when you will need more crushed ice than you want to make. Don’t worry, this machine produces 1400RPM to make short work of your ice blocks. Plus, it will handle over 400 pounds of ice per hour.
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When you use the ergonomically designed handle to move the ice you won’t hurt yourself. When the lid is up, the motor shuts off. A plastic end cover blocks any escape attempt made by different ice pieces.
In addition to all of that, one button handles the operation. It brings or cuts off the power with a quick flick of your finger. The all-metal ice crusher is durable, strong, and easy to keep germ free. A solid base makes sure your arms d not feel a lot of vibration.
Conlusion
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Crushed ice can be very tasty. They cool drinks down quickly, feel good in your mouth and they can hold different flavors so you can enjoy a variety of drinks. That’s what makes one of the top 5 best ice crushers in 2019 so important.
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You can get ice your way any time you want it. Plus, they crush a lot of ice when called upon to do so. Your parties should not be out of ice anymore. Unless you run out of ice cubes or blocks of ice.