Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
90.03.001
Accession#:
90.03
Credit Line:
Donated by Jeff Morrison.
Object Name:
Bucket
Title:
Champagne Bucket from Princess Sophia
Date:
1918
Description:
Silver—plated, slightly tapered, cylindrical bucket. Three ribs encircle it at top, bottom, and middle. Two cylindrical pegs, perpendicular to side and about .625 inches from top, have .25—inch holes. From each hangs 2—inch ring handle. An embossed emblem is situated halfway between handles and about 1.25 inches from top, belted (in shape of a "Q") with inscription embossed on it, encircling checkered flag.
Inscription: "Canadian Pacific Railway / 19644 / E and Co / A.T. Wiley Coy. Limited; / Montreal"
Notes:
Bought at Little Theater auction in 1970. Possibly donated to auction by a diver. From the Princess Sophia, which sank in 1918. Donor polished bucket prior to donation & museum cleaned & polished upon receipt.
Search Terms:
Transportation
Shipwreck
Boat
S.S. Princess Sophia