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Antique Fireside Store, English, Oak, Coopered Fire Bucket, Coal Bin, Circa 1920
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Antique Fireside Store, English, Oak, Coopered Fire Bucket, Coal Bin, Circa 1920

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a charming early 20th century fire bucket, showcasing traditional English coopering and fine materials, circa 1920. This antique fireside store is both practical and decorative, ideal for storing kindling, coal, or logs with period elegance.

Classic English coopered design, crafted with quality oak staves

Brass banding accentuates the tapering form, adding strength and style

Stout drop handles with a tactile, rolled brass finish for easy carrying

Removable liner allows for effortless filling and maintenance

Maker’s plaque to the interior for Lister Woodcraft of Gloucestershire

Displays beautifully with a warm oak patina and timeless appeal

This is a superb fireside accessory, perfect for those with a passion for period interiors, collectors of antique brassware, or anyone seeking an elegant and functional hearthside piece.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 39cm (15.25'')

Max Depth: 36cm (14.25'')

Max Height: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Liner Diameter: 30cm (11.75'')

Liner Height: 28cm (11'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
37.5cm (14.76")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Oak Coopered Fire Bucket to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133787
Dealers Internal Reference
25300
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Description
This is a charming early 20th century fire bucket, showcasing traditional English coopering and fine materials, circa 1920.
This antique fireside store is both practical and decorative, ideal for storing kindling, coal, or logs with period elegance.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. A coopered oak fireside bucket with brass binding bands, metal drop handles, three short wooden feet, and a dark removable inner metal liner.
fig 1. Antique Fireside Store, English, Oak, Coopered Fire Bucket, Coal Bin, Circa 1920

Classic English coopered design, crafted with quality oak staves

Brass banding accentuates the tapering form, adding strength and style

Stout drop handles with a tactile, rolled brass finish for easy carrying

fig 2. A coopered oak fireside bucket with brass binding bands, metal drop handles, three short wooden feet, and a dark removable inner metal liner.
fig 2. Antique Fireside Store, English, Oak, Coopered Fire Bucket, Coal Bin, Circa 1920

Removable liner allows for effortless filling and maintenance

Maker’s plaque to the interior for Lister Woodcraft of Gloucestershire

Displays beautifully with a warm oak patina and timeless appeal

This is a superb fireside accessory, perfect for those with a passion for period interiors, collectors of antique brassware, or anyone seeking an elegant and functional hearthside piece.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 39cm (15.25'')

Max Depth: 36cm (14.25'')

Max Height: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Liner Diameter: 30cm (11.75'')

Liner Height: 28cm (11'')

Height
37.5cm (14.76")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Oak Coopered Fire Bucket to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133787
Dealers Internal Ref
25300
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A coopered oak fireside bucket with brass binding bands, metal drop handles, three short wooden feet, and a dark removable inner metal liner.

Antique Fireside Store, English, Oak, Coopered Fire Bucket, Coal Bin, Circa 1920

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A coopered oak fireside bucket with brass binding bands, metal drop handles, three short wooden feet, and a dark removable inner metal liner.
Antique Fireside Store, English, Oak, Coopered Fire Bucket, Coal Bin, Circa 1920
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A coopered oak fireside bucket with brass binding bands, metal drop handles, three short wooden feet, and a dark removable inner metal liner.
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A coopered fire bucket is a wooden container crafted using traditional barrel-making techniques with vertical staves bound together by metal hoops, historically positioned near fireplaces to store coal, logs, or kindling.

These buckets were constructed from hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, bound with brass or copper hoops, and fitted with removable metal liners to protect the interior wood from ash and wear.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-fitted stave joinery, age-appropriate oxidisation on brass or iron bands, original cast metal handles, and evidence of wear on the internal metal liner.

Place the container beside a fireplace hearth to hold kindling, or repurpose it as a plant pot, hallway umbrella stand, or waste paper bin in a study.

Dust the wooden staves regularly with a microfiber cloth, apply beeswax polish to the timber periodically, and ensure the metal liner remains dry to prevent rust.
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