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Unusual Victorian Laundry Oval Bowl with Iron Handles,
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Unusual Victorian Laundry Oval Bowl with Iron Handles,

19th century
Sold 17 December 2025 · James R Millington Antiques
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Description

Unusual victorian oval laundry bowl, in paper mashie with a makers label to the underside (not clear ) around 1890. The bowl has a paint finish with two gold colour bands.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Laundry Tub to the 1890s.

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SA1185119
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Description
Unusual victorian oval laundry bowl, in paper mashie with a makers label to the underside (not clear ) around 1890. The bowl has a paint finish with two gold colour bands.
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Laundry Tub to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185119
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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Unusual Victorian Laundry Oval Bowl with Iron Handles,

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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
Location
Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 126
Items Sold 744
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
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Location: Unit 37, Marsh Mills, Luck lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4AB, United Kingdom
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An oval wooden laundry tub featuring painted exterior bands and riveted iron side handles.
Unusual Victorian laundry oval bowl with iron handles,
Ref: SA1185119
An oval wooden laundry tub featuring painted exterior bands and riveted iron side handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Vessels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Utility
  • MaterialPine, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCoopered staves, Riveted iron handles, Painted exterior bands
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

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Victorian laundry tubs were essential utilitarian vessels used in households before the advent of modern plumbing, typically crafted by coopers to hold water for washing textiles.

These items were traditionally constructed from durable timbers such as pine, oak, or elm, often reinforced with iron bands and fitted with metal handles to withstand heavy daily use.

Authenticity is generally identified through period-appropriate construction techniques, such as coopered staves, hand-forged iron fixings, and natural patination consistent with age and wear.

This type of object can be repurposed as a decorative storage container for blankets or logs, bringing rustic texture and historical character to contemporary living spaces.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct heat sources, and occasionally treating the timber with appropriate wax or neutral oils to prevent drying.
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