Mid-century Penguin Chrome Ice Bucket with Bakelite Handles c.1960 Indsutrial one on the front and

one on the front and one on the side

After working briefly at a Chicago wagon factory in 1889

and with its general acceptance

World War II's need for steel meant finding other materials

Mid-century Penguin Chrome Ice Bucket with Bakelite Handles c.1960 Indsutrial one on the front andABOUT Mid century Penguin ice bucket with brown Bakelite handles and lid knob. Mostly used as ice bucket, but the piece was designed to insulate both hot and cold foods. The penguin was the work of inventor Ralph N. Kircher. He patented the design in 1941 but wartime restrictions on aluminum meant the penguin didnt really take off until after the war. Engraved on the underside. CREATOR West Bend Aluminum Co., West Bend, Wisconsin. DATE OF MANUFACTURE