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A 19th Century Ceramic Slop Bucket
For sale by Jeckyll & Co
for sale €117     $127
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A 19th Century Ceramic Slop Bucket

19th century
For Sale by Jeckyll & Co
Description

With gold band decoration and rafia-bound swing handle.

Good condition overall, with concentration of air gun pellet holes around the middle-"shot sir!"

Provenance: From the kitchens of Scottish Borders country house

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Victorian Ceramic Slop Bucket to the 19th Century.

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SA1170091
Description
With gold band decoration and rafia-bound swing handle.

Good condition overall, with concentration of air gun pellet holes around the middle-"shot sir!"

Provenance: From the kitchens of Scottish Borders country house

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Victorian Ceramic Slop Bucket to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170091
Jeckyll & Co
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

Instagram: jeckyllandco

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A cream-glazed ceramic bucket featuring a horizontal gilt line and a cane-wrapped overhead swing handle.
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Archive I A cream-glazed ceramic bucket featuring a horizontal gilt line and a cane-wrapped overhead swing handle.

A 19th Century Ceramic Slop Bucket

Archive II A cream-glazed ceramic bucket featuring a horizontal gilt line and a cane-wrapped overhead swing handle. View II
Archive III A cream-glazed ceramic bucket featuring a horizontal gilt line and a cane-wrapped overhead swing handle. View III
Archive IV A cream-glazed ceramic bucket featuring a horizontal gilt line and a cane-wrapped overhead swing handle. View IV
Archive V A cream-glazed ceramic bucket featuring a horizontal gilt line and a cane-wrapped overhead swing handle. View V
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Jeckyll & Co
Telephone 07735 072466
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeckyllco
Verified Since May 2022
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A cream-glazed ceramic bucket featuring a horizontal gilt line and a cane-wrapped overhead swing handle.
A 19th century ceramic slop bucket
Ref: SA1170091
A cream-glazed ceramic bucket featuring a horizontal gilt line and a cane-wrapped overhead swing handle.
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  • ObjectSlop Buckets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCeramic, Cane, Gold Leaf
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsCane-wrapped handle, Gilt band, Cream glaze, Rosette handle mounts
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

A 19th-century Victorian ceramic slop bucket brings traditional English country house character to domestic interiors. Modelled from ceramic with a cream glaze, the cylindrical vessel displays a horizontal gilt band circling the lower body and a subtle raised moulding beneath the rim. The piece integrates a flexible overhead swing handle wrapped completely in woven cane, suspended from circular rosette handle mounts attached to either side of the rim. Visible details include scattered surface crazing within the glaze and a concentration of small air gun pellet holes clustered around the middle. Practical dimensions measure 26 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 33 cm deep. Today, this decorative utility piece works well placed upon a bathroom counter to hold rolled guest towels, toiletries, or dried botanicals. The neutral cream colour and metallic gold accent integrate smoothly into both period and contemporary interior schemes. The combination of glazed earthenware, golden leaf trim, and textured cane creates tactile contrast suited for display in living spaces, utility rooms, or guest suites.

FAQs

A ceramic slop bucket was used as part of bedroom washstand sets in the 19th century to collect used washing water before indoor plumbing became widespread.

These pails were typically made from heavy glazed earthenware or ironstone, often fitted with cane, wicker, or metal swing handles for carrying.

Authentic pieces display heavy earthenware weight, natural glaze crazing, potential manufacturer impress marks on the base, and original cane or wicker handle wrappings.

These historical vessel containers function effectively as decorative planters, umbrella stands beside entry doors, or storage for rolled hand towels in modern bathrooms.

Clean gently using warm water and mild soap with a soft cloth, taking care not to submerge original cane wrappings or scrub delicate gilt gilding.
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