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Antique Edwardian Industrial Mill Bin C.1910
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Antique Edwardian Industrial Mill Bin C.1910

1900 - 1920
Description

An Edwardian vulcanised fibre textile mill bin, the deep oxblood red panels feature a solid hardwood collar rim fitted with pressed metal corner brackets, with two flush-set oval handles framed with pressed-brass protective bezels to the sides. The piece bears the original time-worn, elaborate, distinctively Edwardian lithographic decal for The Walrus Fibre Manufacturing Company of Rochdale.

Manufactured from chemically hardened cotton cellulose, the pre-war specification is elevated by pressed brass handle trims fitted prior to First World War non-ferrous metal rationing. Its deep, upright square footprint provides a stable form particularly suited to holding logs beside a hearth.

Very good antique condition, displaying light surface scuffing and historic rubbing to the decal and walls consistent with age and commercial use. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place.

English, circa 1910.

Dimensions

Height: 63.5 cm

Width: 48.5 cm

Depth: 48 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
63.5cm (25.00")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Edwardian Industrial Mill Bin to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232788
Dealers Internal Reference
3808
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Description
An Edwardian vulcanised fibre textile mill bin, the deep oxblood red panels feature a solid hardwood collar rim fitted with pressed metal corner brackets, with two flush-set oval handles framed with pressed-brass protective bezels to the sides.
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The piece bears the original time-worn, elaborate, distinctively Edwardian lithographic decal for The Walrus Fibre Manufacturing Company of Rochdale.
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fig 1. An Edwardian industrial mill bin constructed from reddish-brown fibreboard with riveted metal borders and a wooden top rim.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Industrial Mill Bin C.1910

Manufactured from chemically hardened cotton cellulose, the pre-war specification is elevated by pressed brass handle trims fitted prior to First World War non-ferrous metal rationing. Its deep, upright square footprint provides a stable form particularly suited to holding logs beside a hearth.

fig 2. An Edwardian industrial mill bin constructed from reddish-brown fibreboard with riveted metal borders and a wooden top rim.
fig 2. Antique Edwardian Industrial Mill Bin C.1910

Very good antique condition, displaying light surface scuffing and historic rubbing to the decal and walls consistent with age and commercial use. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place.

English, circa 1910.

Dimensions

Height: 63.5 cm

Width: 48.5 cm

Depth: 48 cm

Height
63.5cm (25.00")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Edwardian Industrial Mill Bin to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232788
Dealers Internal Ref
3808
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An Edwardian industrial mill bin constructed from reddish-brown fibreboard with riveted metal borders and a wooden top rim.
Antique Edwardian Industrial Mill Bin c.1910
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An Edwardian industrial mill bin is a utilitarian storage container produced around the turn of the 20th century, primarily used within British textile mills and factories to transport wool, cotton, or raw materials.

These containers were typically manufactured using vulcanised fibreboarda hardened cellulose materialreinforced with steel or iron riveted edging and capped with a protective timber rim.

Authentic pieces feature original riveted construction, natural surface wear, pressed metal corner reinforcements, and occasionally original manufacturer labels or printed mill stencils.

These bins serve as functional accent pieces in modern spaces, commonly used as log baskets beside a fireplace, laundry containers, or storage for rolled textiles.

Keep the piece in a dry environment to prevent the fibreboard from softening or warping, and dust gently with a clean microfibre cloth without applying water or chemical cleaners.
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