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Antique Copper Riveted Bucket
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Antique Copper Riveted Bucket

1900 - 1920
Description

A good example of a small antique copper bucket. It is the perfect size for a coal or kindling bin. It is a good quality piece with riveted seams and a swing handle.

It is in good original condition and it has a lovely patina. There are no major damages but it has of course picked up some signs of age and use. There are some dinks and dents, particularly around the rim but it is strong and sturdy and there are no holes. It has been lightly cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

Approximate Dimensions :

Diameter : 13” (33cm)

Height to rim : 12” (30cm)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £12

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Copper Riveted Bucket to the 1900s.

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SA1241778
Description
A good example of a small antique copper bucket. It is the perfect size for a coal or kindling bin. It is a good quality piece with riveted seams and a swing handle.

It is in good original condition and it has a lovely patina. There are no major damages but it has of course picked up some signs of age and use.

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There are some dinks and dents, particularly around the rim but it is strong and sturdy and there are no holes.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

It has been lightly cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

fig 1. An antique cylindrical copper bucket featuring heavy copper rivets along the upper rim band and a metal swing handle.
fig 1. Antique Copper Riveted Bucket

Approximate Dimensions :

Diameter : 13” (33cm)

Height to rim : 12” (30cm)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £12

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Copper Riveted Bucket to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241778
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An antique cylindrical copper bucket featuring heavy copper rivets along the upper rim band and a metal swing handle.

Antique Copper Riveted Bucket

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Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7QJ
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An antique cylindrical copper bucket featuring heavy copper rivets along the upper rim band and a metal swing handle.
Antique Copper Riveted Bucket
Ref: SA1241778
An antique cylindrical copper bucket featuring heavy copper rivets along the upper rim band and a metal swing handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBuckets & Bins
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCopper
  • ColourWarm Copper
  • MotifsRiveted seams, Swing handle, Banded rim
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 33 cm (13 in)

This antique copper bucket dates from the Victorian period and exemplifies a rustic farmhouse style. The piece presents a warm copper colour with a polished finish and displays significant character through heavy copper rivets along the upper rim band, a riveted central band, a curved metal swing handle, and visible dinks and dents around the rim that evidence its age and use. Measuring 30 cm high and 33 cm wide, it offers a practical storage capacity for domestic settings. In a modern interior, this versatile bucket functions ideally beside a fireplace hearth as a coal or kindling bin. Its durable construction ensures it remains strong and sturdy for daily tasks, while the rich patina adds visual warmth to a room. The cylindrical body sits firmly on a flat surface, making it suitable for functional display in living spaces or hearth areas.

FAQs

During the 18th and 19th centuries, heavy copper buckets were manufactured primarily for domestic and industrial utility, including fetching water, storing coal, or holding logs beside open fires.

These vessels were formed from heavy-gauge sheet copper joined along vertical and horizontal seams using hand-driven rivets to form a durable, watertight structure capable of bearing heavy loads.

Authentic period examples demonstrate thick metal construction, hand-formed copper or iron rivets with slight irregularities, visible lap joints, and a rich, multi-layered patina with areas of natural oxidisation.

A copper bucket can be placed on a fireplace hearth as log storage, positioned in an entryway as an umbrella stand, or used in a reception room as a planter for indoor greenery.

Dust the surface using a soft, dry cloth and refrain from applying abrasive chemicals that strip the naturally aged surface patina. A light coating of microcrystalline wax can be applied to protect against ongoing corrosion.
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