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Oak Country House Log Bin.
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Oak Country House Log Bin.

19th century
Description

Oak country house log bin.

Could put it on some castors/wheels.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Log Bin to the 19th Century.

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SA1240656
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Description
Oak country house log bin.

Could put it on some castors/wheels.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Log Bin to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240656
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A rectangular open-topped solid oak trough with splayed sides and exposed dovetail joinery.
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Archive I A rectangular open-topped solid oak trough with splayed sides and exposed dovetail joinery.

Oak Country House Log Bin.

Archive II A rectangular open-topped solid oak trough with splayed sides and exposed dovetail joinery. View II
Archive III A rectangular open-topped solid oak trough with splayed sides and exposed dovetail joinery. View III
Archive IV A rectangular open-topped solid oak trough with splayed sides and exposed dovetail joinery. View IV
Archive V A rectangular open-topped solid oak trough with splayed sides and exposed dovetail joinery. View V
Archive VI A rectangular open-topped solid oak trough with splayed sides and exposed dovetail joinery. View VI
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
Location
Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2012
Items For Sale 628
Items Sold 5,035
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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A rectangular open-topped solid oak trough with splayed sides and exposed dovetail joinery.
Oak country house log bin.
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A rectangular open-topped solid oak trough with splayed sides and exposed dovetail joinery.
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  • ObjectLog Bins & Troughs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRustic Country
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDovetail joinery, Splayed sides, Plinth base
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This 19th-century country house log bin is a rustic country piece constructed from solid oak with a warm brown timber finish. The rectangular open-topped trough displays splayed sides, exposed dovetail joinery at the corners, and a raised plinth base running along the lower edge of the exterior. The wood shows visible grain and natural weathering patterns on its surfaces. The structure measures 38 cm high, 132 cm wide, and 57 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this trough serves as a functional log bin positioned by a fireplace hearth to hold firewood. Alternatively, it functions as an interior planter box or a decorative storage container in a living room, hallway, or utility space.

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Traditionally used in country houses and bakeries for kneading dough or storing fuel, these utilitarian vessels were constructed with splayed sides and durable joinery to withstand heavy daily use near hearths and kitchens.

Antique troughs are predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak or elm, utilizing hand-cut dovetail joints and solid timber boards to ensure strength without requiring complex metal fastenings.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-saw marks, irregular dovetail joints, natural wood shrinkage over time, and a surface patina or wear consistent with historic exposure to logs, flour, or hearth warmth.

In contemporary settings, an oak bin functions effectively beside a fireplace for fuel storage, as a floor-standing planter for indoor foliage, or as a container for folded textiles and architectural items.

Preservation requires positioning the wood away from direct modern heat sources to avoid splitting, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and periodically applying a clear beeswax polish to protect the timber.
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