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Georgian Leather Fire Bucket. Copper Studded Waste Paper Basket. C1800.
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Georgian Leather Fire Bucket. Copper Studded Waste Paper Basket. C1800.

18th century
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Description

This handsome Georgian fire bucket which was skilfully made from high quality thick leather dates from c1800, has a wonderful aged patina and would make a stunning waste paper bin / basket.

This bucket has a studded copper band around the top edge, studs down the side seam and also around the bottom edge, painted green interior and painted red bottom. The leather handle which is nice and sturdy is fitted to the top by the two brass rivets.

A good usable Georgian bucket in very nice condition and with a beautiful rich patina so will look great in the home.

Dimensions: Diameter at top of opening: 28 cm (11"). Height to top of bucket: 28.5 cm (11 1/4"). Plus handles.

Weight: 1.720 kg.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with age related wear, scuffs, scrapes, cracks and all over wear leaving a wonderful patina. No holes. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the leather bucket is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this Georgian Leather Fire Bucket to the Georgian era.

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SA1216386
Dealers Internal Reference
GLFB3299
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Description
This handsome Georgian fire bucket which was skilfully made from high quality thick leather dates from c1800, has a wonderful aged patina and would make a stunning waste paper bin / basket.
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This bucket has a studded copper band around the top edge, studs down the side seam and also around the bottom edge, painted green interior and painted red bottom.
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The leather handle which is nice and sturdy is fitted to the top by the two brass rivets.

fig 1. A tapered dark brown Georgian leather fire bucket featuring copper studding along the vertical seam and rim with a green painted interior.
fig 1. Georgian Leather Fire Bucket. Copper Studded Waste Paper Basket. C1800.

A good usable Georgian bucket in very nice condition and with a beautiful rich patina so will look great in the home.

Dimensions: Diameter at top of opening: 28 cm (11"). Height to top of bucket: 28.5 cm (11 1/4"). Plus handles.

fig 2. A tapered dark brown Georgian leather fire bucket featuring copper studding along the vertical seam and rim with a green painted interior.
fig 2. Georgian Leather Fire Bucket. Copper Studded Waste Paper Basket. C1800.

Weight: 1.720 kg.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with age related wear, scuffs, scrapes, cracks and all over wear leaving a wonderful patina. No holes. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the leather bucket is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Height
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Georgian Leather Fire Bucket to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216386
Dealers Internal Ref
GLFB3299
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Georgian Leather Fire Bucket. Copper Studded Waste Paper Basket. c1800.

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Georgian Leather Fire Bucket. Copper Studded Waste Paper Basket. c1800.
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During the Georgian period, leather fire buckets were essential firefighting items stored in public buildings and private residences to carry water from pumps or wells to put out fires prior to municipal fire services.

These containers were crafted using thick hide leather, copper or iron rivets for structural seams, and rolled metal rims. The interiors were often painted with pitch, oil, or lead paint to make the vessel watertight.

Authentic pieces feature hand-stitched construction, thick aged leather hide showing natural surface cracking, heavy copper or iron studding along vertical joins, and evidence of historical paint or sealing layers inside.

These historical vessels function effectively as decorative waste paper baskets in home offices, umbrella stands in hallways, or characterful containers beside a fireplace hearth for kindling.

Keep leather items away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent drying or moulding. Dust the exterior gently with a dry microfibre cloth and apply specialized conservation leather wax sparingly to preserve the hide.
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