Silver 'Kettle Drum' Ice Cube Bucket

Superb silver presentation ice bowl, modelled as a miniature kettle drum, with a plated liner. Applied with the Royal Arms and ribbons with the battle honours of the regiment, 3rd The King’s Own Hussars from the 7 Years War and later. Fabulous detail including cords and tensioner. 

Hallmarked London 1933 with a maker's mark for Carrington & Co Ltd, military silversmiths, 130 Regent Street.

Engraved inscription reads,

Presented to
Captain E.D. Vaux,
3rd The King’s Own Hussars,
on his marriage
by his brother Officers
1st June 1934 

'Major' Ernest Douglas Vaux passed away in 1991 having served in The 3rd Hussars from 1925 until 1944.

Dimensions: 13 cm/ 5⅛ inches (height) x 19 cm/ 7½ inches (diameter).

John Bodman Carrington was a silversmith and jeweller. His journey started with the Birmingham firm G. R. Collins & Co, at their Regent Street premises, London. 

In 1880 he entered his first mark at the Goldsmiths Hall of London, with his partners John Carrington, William Carrington Smith and George Budford - an incorporated company. This company specialised in high quality silverware pieces, ranging from trophies to teaware services.

Their fine jewellery pieces were sought after by European royals, obtaining Royal Warrants from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Edward VII and George V.

In the 20th century, they advertised as specialist military silversmiths. This ice bucket is a fine example of their work, demonstrating their attention to detail and strong connection to the British military.