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George V Leather Fire Bucket
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George V Leather Fire Bucket

1900 - 1920
Sold 26 November 2025 · Harrington Antiques
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Description

A black leather George V period fire bucket (c.1910-36).

The bucket is of a wonderful form and colour throughout with the George V cypher painted in gilt and red to the front. The whole remains strong and sturdy with its original leather handle.

An extremely attractive example.

Dimensions:-

Height (at highest point): 31cm

Width (at widest point): 29cm

Diameter of base: 17cm

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UK Mainland: FREE

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Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this George V Leather Fire Bucket to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176655
Dealers Internal Reference
7888
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Description
A black leather George V period fire bucket (c.1910-36).
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The bucket is of a wonderful form and colour throughout with the George V cypher painted in gilt and red to the front.
Harrington Antiques

The whole remains strong and sturdy with its original leather handle.

fig 1. A black leather fire bucket featuring a royal cipher and reinforced metal rim, positioned on a wooden surface against a dark background.
fig 1. George V Leather Fire Bucket

An extremely attractive example.

Dimensions:-

Height (at highest point): 31cm

Width (at widest point): 29cm

Diameter of base: 17cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this George V Leather Fire Bucket to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1176655
Dealers Internal Ref
7888
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Harrington Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A black leather fire bucket featuring a royal cipher and reinforced metal rim, positioned on a wooden surface against a dark background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George V Leather Fire Bucket

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Telephone 07552 767190
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/harringtonantiques
Verified Since Mar 2021
Items For Sale 73
Items Sold 850
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A black leather fire bucket featuring a royal cipher and reinforced metal rim, positioned on a wooden surface against a dark background.
George V Leather Fire Bucket
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A black leather fire bucket featuring a royal cipher and reinforced metal rim, positioned on a wooden surface against a dark background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Container
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian / Traditional British
  • MaterialLeather, Metal, Pitch
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsRoyal cipher insignia, Metal studded rim, Stitched side seam, Attached handle
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 29 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Leather fire buckets date back centuries, famously mandated by law after the Great Fire of London in 1666 for property owners and parishes to maintain readiness against domestic fires.

They were typically constructed from heavy bridle leather, treated with pitch or wax to ensure waterproofing, hand-stitched along the seams, and reinforced with metal rivets and rims.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct patination, genuine hand-stitching, period metal fixings, and often hand-painted royal or parish ciphers rather than modern stencils.

They can be used as floor-standing umbrella stands, decorative planters, or fireside storage for logs and kindling, adding texture and historical character to a room.

Preservation involves keeping the leather away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and periodically applying a specialist museum-grade wax to maintain suppleness and prevent cracking.
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