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Brass Decorative Bucket 1910s.
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Brass Decorative Bucket 1910s.

1900 - 1920
Description

A brass decorative bucket dating from around 1910, ideal planter . With a domed lid with a shaped carry handle . The sides have heavy mask handles with ring handles. The base standing on brass claw feet, makers stamp to the underside,

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Coal Bucket to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 09648507
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Single-slot screws securing the mounts: fixing method used before modern cross-head screws.
Deep oxidisation and verdigris across the interior: natural age from long domestic use.
Heavy cast brass grotesque masks and claw feet: detailed traditional sand casting.
Beaded brass rim applied to the shaped body: hand-finished sheet metal construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1235501
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Description
A brass decorative bucket dating from around 1910, ideal planter . With a domed lid with a shaped carry handle . The sides have heavy mask handles with ring handles. The base standing on brass claw feet, makers stamp to the underside,
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Coal Bucket to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09648507
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Single-slot screws securing the mounts: fixing method used before modern cross-head screws.
Deep oxidisation and verdigris across the interior: natural age from long domestic use.
Heavy cast brass grotesque masks and claw feet: detailed traditional sand casting.
Beaded brass rim applied to the shaped body: hand-finished sheet metal construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235501
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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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
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James R Millington Antiques
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A polished brass lidded decorative bucket with a finial handle, lion mask side rings, and ornate claw feet.
Brass decorative bucket 1910s.
Ref: SA1235501
A polished brass lidded decorative bucket with a finial handle, lion mask side rings, and ornate claw feet.
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  • ObjectFireside Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourWarm Metallic
  • MotifsLion mask handles, Claw feet, Domed lid, Finial handle
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This Edwardian fireside accessory dates from 1910 and brings traditional English Country House charm to a home. The piece takes the form of a lidded decorative bucket standing on a brass claw-foot base, complete with lion mask ring handles and a domed lid featuring a shaped finial handle. The warm metallic brass finish shows a polished look across the body and hardware. The construction integrates heavy side mountings and ornamental base supports, while the underside carries a maker's stamp. Practical dimensions measure 53 cm high, 36 cm wide, and 36 cm deep. This item finds a natural home beside a fireplace hearth or functions as a decorative planter in a living space.

FAQs

In the early 20th century, decorative brass buckets and scuttles were primarily used near hearths to store coal, kindling, or ashes, serving both a functional and ornamental purpose in traditional homes.

Edwardian brass containers were typically spun or sheet-pressed from brass and copper alloys, often featuring cast brass adornments such as lion mask ring handles and carved claw feet.

Authentic pieces from this period often display hand-brazed or dovetailed seams, cast metal feet secured with internal rivets or threaded rods, and natural surface wear consistent with age.

In modern interiors, these vessels can be repurposed as plant pot covers, champagne chillers, or decorative storage containers placed on a fireplace hearth or entryway floor.

To preserve the finish, clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth and warm soapy water, avoiding harsh abrasive chemical polishes that can strip delicate historical patination.
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