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Antique Copper Riveted Bucket for Logs or Coal
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Antique Copper Riveted Bucket for Logs or Coal

19th century
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Sold 8 October 2026 · Antiquus
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Antique copper and brass handled log bucket with rivets great polished condition ready for use free UK mainland delivery thank you for looking

Date of Manufacture

Antiquus has dated this Antique Copper Log Bucket to the 19th Century.

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Antique copper and brass handled log bucket with rivets great polished condition ready for use free UK mainland delivery thank you for looking
Date of Manufacture

Antiquus has dated this Antique Copper Log Bucket to the 19th Century.

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A cylindrical polished copper bucket featuring a riveted vertical seam, a rolled brass rim, and a band of rivets around the base. SOLD8 OCT 26
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Archive I A cylindrical polished copper bucket featuring a riveted vertical seam, a rolled brass rim, and a band of rivets around the base. SOLD8 OCT 26

Antique Copper Riveted Bucket for Logs or Coal

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A cylindrical polished copper bucket featuring a riveted vertical seam, a rolled brass rim, and a band of rivets around the base.
Antique copper riveted bucket for logs or coal
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A cylindrical polished copper bucket featuring a riveted vertical seam, a rolled brass rim, and a band of rivets around the base.
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  • ObjectHearth Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCopper, Brass
  • ColourCopper
  • MotifsRiveted seam, rolled brass rim, cylindrical body

This Victorian nineteenth century hearth accessory is a traditional cylindrical log or coal bucket constructed from polished copper with contrasting brass hardware. The piece displays a prominent vertical seam joined by visible rivets, a heavy rolled brass rim at the top, a swinging brass handle attached with loops, and an additional band of small rivets securing the base perimeter. The highly reflective metallic surface shows natural surface variations from past use alongside high-gloss polishing. The overall dimensions measure 30 cm in diameter by 30 cm in height. Suitable for domestic settings today, this functional item sits beside a fireplace hearth in a rustic farmhouse interior to store firewood, kindling, or coal cleanly near the hearth, bringing traditional warmth and texture to the room.

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During the 19th and early 20th centuries, copper buckets and scuttles were utilitarian fireside vessels used to hold coal, wood, or ashes for domestic heating. Copper was chosen for its durability, resistance to heat, and distinctive natural metallic lustre.

Traditional copper buckets were crafted from heavy-gauge sheet copper, folded and joined using exposed copper or iron rivets along vertical seams. They frequently featured rolled brass rims, sturdy swing handles, and reinforced bases to withstand heavy daily use.

Authentic period examples typically exhibit hand-riveted seams, folded joints, and natural signs of historical wear such as minor indentations or verdigris oxidisation. Uniform, lightweight metal and machine-stamped seams usually indicate modern reproductions.

In modern interiors, an antique copper bucket functions effectively beside a wood-burning stove or open fireplace to hold kindling and logs. It can also be repurposed as a floor planter, container for umbrellas, or standalone decorative object.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that strip the metal. To retain high reflectivity, clean with a specialized copper polish, or leave untreated to allow a natural dark patina and verdigris to develop over time.
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