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Antique Country Garden Well Bucket, English, Planter, Fireside Store, Georgian
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Antique Country Garden Well Bucket, English, Planter, Fireside Store, Georgian

18th century
Description

This is a charming antique Georgian period well bucket, offering rustic appeal and versatile use, circa 1800. This estate-made antique showcases superb craftsmanship, with a delightfully aged patina.

Former country house well bucket, ideal as a decorative planter or fireside fuel store

Presents a desirable aged patina and pleasingly rustic order

Appealing aged ash and pine stocks, displaying deep caramel hues

Naïve, estate-made aesthetic, adding to its timeless country appeal

Broad yoke handle, adorned with a cast iron chain remnant for authentic charm

Suitable for all fuel types, including logs, coal and kindling

Would also present well as a distinctive magazine rack or blanket box

This is a characterful antique well bucket, perfect for garden enthusiasts, period interiors, or fireside storage. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 51cm (20'')

Max Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Max Height: 48.5cm (19'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
48.5cm (19.09")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Well Bucket to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1134568
Dealers Internal Reference
25174
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Description
This is a charming antique Georgian period well bucket, offering rustic appeal and versatile use, circa 1800. This estate-made antique showcases superb craftsmanship, with a delightfully aged patina.

Former country house well bucket, ideal as a decorative planter or fireside fuel store

fig 1. An antique Georgian rustic wooden well bucket featuring hand-forged iron straps, riveted reinforcement, and an iron ring attachment at the top.
fig 1. Antique Country Garden Well Bucket, English, Planter, Fireside Store, Georgian

Presents a desirable aged patina and pleasingly rustic order

Appealing aged ash and pine stocks, displaying deep caramel hues

Naïve, estate-made aesthetic, adding to its timeless country appeal

Broad yoke handle, adorned with a cast iron chain remnant for authentic charm

fig 2. An antique Georgian rustic wooden well bucket featuring hand-forged iron straps, riveted reinforcement, and an iron ring attachment at the top.
fig 2. Antique Country Garden Well Bucket, English, Planter, Fireside Store, Georgian

Suitable for all fuel types, including logs, coal and kindling

Would also present well as a distinctive magazine rack or blanket box

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This is a characterful antique well bucket, perfect for garden enthusiasts, period interiors, or fireside storage.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 51cm (20'')

Max Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Max Height: 48.5cm (19'')

Height
48.5cm (19.09")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Well Bucket to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1134568
Dealers Internal Ref
25174
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An antique Georgian rustic wooden well bucket featuring hand-forged iron straps, riveted reinforcement, and an iron ring attachment at the top.

Antique Country Garden Well Bucket, English, Planter, Fireside Store, Georgian

Archive II An antique Georgian rustic wooden well bucket featuring hand-forged iron straps, riveted reinforcement, and an iron ring attachment at the top. View II
Archive III An antique Georgian rustic wooden well bucket featuring hand-forged iron straps, riveted reinforcement, and an iron ring attachment at the top. View III
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Archive IX An antique Georgian rustic wooden well bucket featuring hand-forged iron straps, riveted reinforcement, and an iron ring attachment at the top. View IX
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An antique Georgian rustic wooden well bucket featuring hand-forged iron straps, riveted reinforcement, and an iron ring attachment at the top.
Antique Country Garden Well Bucket, English, Planter, Fireside Store, Georgian
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An antique Georgian rustic wooden well bucket featuring hand-forged iron straps, riveted reinforcement, and an iron ring attachment at the top.
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Utilitarian vessels such as wooden well buckets were standard equipment throughout the 18th and 19th centuries in rural Britain. Constructed by coopers and blacksmiths, they were designed for heavy daily use drawing water from wells or moving agricultural produce before mass metal and plastic production became widespread.

These vessels were typically built from durable dense hardwoods like oak or elm, bound together with hand-forged wrought iron hoops and handles to withstand water weight and heavy physical strain.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved or cleft timber construction, hand-hammered iron straps with irregular rivet placement, and visible surface wear or water staining consistent with prolonged practical use.

A period timber bucket works exceptionally well positioned near a fireplace as a log or kindling store, or placed in an entryway or garden room styled as a planter for dried florals.

Keep the wood conditioned using a natural beeswax polish to prevent drying or cracking. Ensure metal components are kept dry and treated with a light coating of microcrystalline wax to prevent active rust from developing.
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