{"product_id":"vintage-arctic-boy-3-gallon-galvanized-water-cooler-schlueter-mfg-co-st-louis","title":"Vintage Arctic Boy 3 Gallon Galvanized Water Cooler – Schlueter Mfg. Co. St. Louis","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA great piece of vintage utility ware — an original \u003cstrong\u003eArctic Boy 3-gallon galvanized metal water cooler\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eSchlueter Mfg. Co. of St. Louis, Missouri\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis old-school cooler features a galvanized steel exterior, insulated construction, light-coloured plastic-lined interior, fitted lid, wire carrying bail with wooden grip and front dispensing spigot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embossed body is marked \u003cstrong\u003e“Standard 3 Gal. Plastic Lined”\u003c\/strong\u003e and prominently displays the \u003cstrong\u003eARCTIC BOY\u003c\/strong\u003e name across the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese coolers were made for practical use on farms, job sites, camping trips and outdoor gatherings. Period advertising from 1961 specifically shows Arctic Boy galvanized water coolers being sold in 3-gallon sizes, helping place this example firmly in the mid-century era. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven better, \u003cstrong\u003ethis one has been tested with water and holds without leaking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arctic Boy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schlueter Mfg. Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e St. Louis, Missouri, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17\" high × 10\" diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalvanized steel exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic-lined insulated interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable fitted lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal carrying bail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal blue-painted wooden handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront dispensing spigot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbossed manufacturer and capacity markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Arctic Boy lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-century vintage utility\/camping piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTested with water – holds water without leaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comparable Arctic Boy 3-gallon cooler is currently listed at approximately \u003cstrong\u003eC$137.60\u003c\/strong\u003e, while another example is offered around \u003cstrong\u003eC$66.53\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with plenty of authentic age and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe galvanized exterior shows scratches, scuffs, oxidation, discoloration and general surface wear from decades of use. The blue-painted wooden carrying grip has noticeable paint loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior liner presents quite cleanly for its age with some minor marks and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid, handle and spigot are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater tested and currently holds water without leaking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review the photos closely, as the original aged finish is part of the appeal of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePickup \u0026amp; Shipping Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pacific Heights, Saskatoon, SK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please enquire with us for shipping availability and a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJay’s Mercantile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecycling the past, one item at a time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jay's Mercantile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45700824727638,"sku":"JM 466","price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/5759\/0614\/files\/20260905_122901.jpg?v=1788636759","url":"https:\/\/jaysmercantile.ca\/products\/vintage-arctic-boy-3-gallon-galvanized-water-cooler-schlueter-mfg-co-st-louis","provider":"Jay's Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}