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George III Mahogany and Brass Bound Plate Bucket
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for sale €2,048     $2,223
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George III Mahogany and Brass Bound Plate Bucket

18th century
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Circa 1770, George III mahogany and brass bound plate bucket. With cast brass lifting handle, brass top rail and the main body consisting of upright splats with arched tops. The cut out section to the front is used to lift plates out and the bottom has a polished interior, fixed to the base by screws.

Size 49 cm high x 55 cm high (with handle up) x 32 cm diameter

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Georgian Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Plate Bucket to the 18th Century.

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SA654359
Dealers Internal Reference
28544
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Circa 1770, George III mahogany and brass bound plate bucket.
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With cast brass lifting handle, brass top rail and the main body consisting of upright splats with arched tops.
Georgian Antiques

The cut out section to the front is used to lift plates out and the bottom has a polished interior, fixed to the base by screws.

Size 49 cm high x 55 cm high (with handle up) x 32 cm diameter

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Plate Bucket to the 18th Century.

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SA654359
Dealers Internal Ref
28544
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A cylindrical George III dark mahogany plate bucket with vertical cutout slats, a side slot, a brass upper rim, and a movable brass swing handle.
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Archive I A cylindrical George III dark mahogany plate bucket with vertical cutout slats, a side slot, a brass upper rim, and a movable brass swing handle.

George III Mahogany and Brass Bound Plate Bucket

Archive II A cylindrical George III dark mahogany plate bucket with vertical cutout slats, a side slot, a brass upper rim, and a movable brass swing handle. View II
Archive III A cylindrical George III dark mahogany plate bucket with vertical cutout slats, a side slot, a brass upper rim, and a movable brass swing handle. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical George III dark mahogany plate bucket with vertical cutout slats, a side slot, a brass upper rim, and a movable brass swing handle. View IV
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A cylindrical George III dark mahogany plate bucket with vertical cutout slats, a side slot, a brass upper rim, and a movable brass swing handle.
George III Mahogany and Brass Bound Plate Bucket
Ref: SA654359
A cylindrical George III dark mahogany plate bucket with vertical cutout slats, a side slot, a brass upper rim, and a movable brass swing handle.
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  • ObjectDecorative Buckets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsVertical slats, Brass swing handle, Brass rim, Open side slot

This George III mahogany and brass bound plate bucket originates from the eighteenth century. The Georgian piece employs dark brown mahogany with a polished interior and a distinct brass upper rim, complete with a movable brass swing handle, visible fixing screws on the metalwork, and an open side slot. Vertical cutout slats with arched tops form the cylindrical body, standing 49 cm high, 55 cm high with the handle up, and 32 cm in diameter. Positioned in an English Country House interior scheme, the decorative bucket functions as a practical accessory beside a fireplace hearth for storing or displaying items. The open slot at the front allows plates to be lifted out easily, while the circular base provides a stable platform. This functional antique integrates naturally into traditional living spaces as a fireside receptacle.

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During the 18th and early 19th centuries, plate buckets were utilised in grand dining rooms to transport warm dinner plates from lower-level kitchens to the serving area. The open vertical slot enabled footmen to stack and remove plates easily without disturbing the rest of the pile.

These vessels were predominantly crafted from dense mahogany featuring vertical staves or cut-out slats. They were reinforced with polished brass binding bands and fitted with heavy brass swing handles to support the weight of ceramic tableware.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-fitted joinery, original brass hand-cut screws, and timber shrinkage or patination consistent with age. Key design hallmarks include a solid circular base, a vertical side cutout, and wear concentrated around the brass handle joints.

In contemporary settings, a Georgian plate bucket functions as a functional vessel for rolled textile throws near a hearth, housing walking sticks in a hallway, or holding magazines beside an armchair. Its rich timber hues and metallic details add historical depth to contemporary schemes.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to maintain the surface finish. Avoid abrasive metal polishes on the brass fittings to preserve the historical oxidation, and position the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.
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