Ice Cream Collectibles
For many, old time kitchen gadgets are priceless collectors’ items
and antique ice cream scoops are no exception. Not only do scoops from
early ice cream parlors and soda fountains carry with them rich history
and often just holding one will exude a sense of the times when they
were used. From the revolutionary times of the first ice cream parlor in
1776 through the post World War II era with early Rock ‘n’ Roll, plain
white tee shirts, black leather jackets, bobby soxers and soda jerks,
each vintage ice cream scoop has a story of its own.
Even before the dawning of the neighborhood ice cream parlor, when
serving ice cream at home was the norm, the ice cream scoop was an
essential piece of equipment in every household. Because old style
churns made huge batches of ice cream in very deep
canisters, the scoops of that era had long handles that were designed to
retrieve ice cream from deep down in the churn with ease.
Collectors quite probably use the same techniques to locate antique
ice cream scoops that people in search of antique silverware and other
kitchen items employ. Estate sales are ideal for finding rare items such
as antique ice cream scoops that may have been in families for many
generations. All too often, a simple utility item such as an ice cream
scoop is not thought of as a family heirloom. Therefore, they are
frequently just given away to charities or sometimes auctioned as part
of an estate when a house is being cleared out for sale.
Developing into an expert at locating antique ice cream scoops
requires one to become a regular at charity auctions and other venues
where antiques are traded or being offered for sale, garage sales, flea
markets and estate sales. Antique ice cream scoops are very seldom sold
alone but normally as part of a big lot of items.
Someone who owns an ice cream parlor can create fun presentations
displaying antique ice cream scoops that they are able to collect over
time. It is even possible to use the scoops as a selling point to entice
customers by becoming highly proficient in the design and meaning of
various styles of scoops and their histories. Even if you don’t have
your own ice cream parlor, you will derive immense pleasure in your
spare-time by collecting these antique ice cream scoops for your own
personal enjoyment. |
