Sold 18 April 2025 · Courtyard Antiques

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Description

Housemaids bucket

Polishes, duster, etc

Pine with metal fixings

Lift out tray.

1920's-30's

UK postage included.

Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Housemaid Bucket to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

38cm (14.96")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Depth

26cm (10.24")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1112357

Dealers Internal Reference

E6699

Dealers Notes

Always a varied selection of Windsor kitchen chairs in stock.

Delivery arranged to most UK destinations.

Enquiries replied to within an hour - please check junk file otherwise.

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NB We no longer ship to USA.

Description

Housemaids bucket

Polishes, duster, etc

Pine with metal fixings

Lift out tray.

1920's-30's

UK postage included.

Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Housemaid Bucket to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

38cm (14.96")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Depth

26cm (10.24")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1112357

Dealers Internal Ref

E6699

About the Dealer

Courtyard Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2009

Specialist supplier of windsor farmhouse country kitchen dining chairs

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Courtyard Antiques

Telephone 07581 457 143

Location

Unit 15
Upcott Farm
Bicknoller
Taunton
West Somerset
TA4 4EY
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/courtyard

Verified Since Jul 2009

Items For Sale 86

Items Sold 2,847

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectUtility Buckets
Period1900 - 1920
StyleRustic Farmhouse
MaterialPine, Iron
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCentral iron handle, Reinforced metal corner brackets, Divided interior caddy, Tapered wooden body
SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Housemaid buckets, or utility pails, were essential domestic items used in large country houses and Victorian dwellings for carrying cleaning supplies, hot water, and brushes to maintain hearths and floors.

They were typically constructed from sturdy local timbers such as pine, oak, or elm, often featuring reinforced iron brackets, strap work, and a robust central metal handle to withstand heavy daily domestic tasks.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-forged iron hardware with natural oxidisation, and genuine surface wear, patination, and tool marks consistent with utilitarian historical use.

These versatile containers can be utilised as functional storage for fireplace logs, magazines, or potted plants, bringing a layer of historic texture and rustic charm to modern living spaces.

Preserve the piece by keeping it away from direct heat sources and high humidity. Apply a neutral microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the dry wood and protect the metal from further oxidisation.