Antique Trader

On Any Given Sundae

As temperatures rise, thoughts of ice cream make taste buds tingle for this delicious frozen treat.

Though ice cream’s peak business is in the summer, memorabilia associated with it is enjoyed yearround. Collectors scream for a variety of antique and vintage ice cream-related goodies, ranging from specialized spoons, old scoops, and serving dishes to freezer units, toys, and advertising pieces like posters and signs that promote ice cream companies.

In celebration of July being National Ice Cream Month (and National Ice Cream Day on July 21), we’re giving these nostalgic collectibles the spotlight.

Here's the Scoop

According to , ice cream’s origin is hard to pin down, but it dates to antiquity. Popular legend says it

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