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George III Mahogany & Brass Peat Bucket
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for sale €1,141     $1,238
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George III Mahogany & Brass Peat Bucket

18th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

An oval shaped mahogany peat bucket brass bound with a swing handle and removable brass liner.

In very good condition, this is a lovely piece and ready for use.

Rich colour mahogany and polished brass.

W 34cm/13.5"

D 29cm/11.5"

H 33cm/13"

H to top of handle 50cm/19.5"

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Georgian Mahogany Peat Bucket to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 07710501
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-250 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Coopered mahogany staves: traditional late Georgian bucket construction.
Brass bands secured with individual pins: typical late eighteenth-century metalwork.
Natural shrinkage along the stave joints: slow movement of aged timber.
Hammered brass liner with patinated interior: shows age and use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA958643
Dealers Internal Reference
NEE210102E
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Description
An oval shaped mahogany peat bucket brass bound with a swing handle and removable brass liner.

In very good condition, this is a lovely piece and ready for use.

Rich colour mahogany and polished brass.

W 34cm/13.5"

D 29cm/11.5"

H 33cm/13"

H to top of handle 50cm/19.5"

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Georgian Mahogany Peat Bucket to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 07710501
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-250 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Coopered mahogany staves: traditional late Georgian bucket construction.
Brass bands secured with individual pins: typical late eighteenth-century metalwork.
Natural shrinkage along the stave joints: slow movement of aged timber.
Hammered brass liner with patinated interior: shows age and use.

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
33cm (12.99")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA958643
Dealers Internal Ref
NEE210102E
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Archive I A Georgian staved mahogany peat bucket bound with polished brass hoops and fitted with a brass liner.

George III Mahogany & Brass Peat Bucket

Archive II A Georgian staved mahogany peat bucket bound with polished brass hoops and fitted with a brass liner. View II
Archive III A Georgian staved mahogany peat bucket bound with polished brass hoops and fitted with a brass liner. View III
Archive IV A Georgian staved mahogany peat bucket bound with polished brass hoops and fitted with a brass liner. View IV
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A Georgian staved mahogany peat bucket bound with polished brass hoops and fitted with a brass liner.
George III Mahogany & Brass Peat Bucket
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A Georgian staved mahogany peat bucket bound with polished brass hoops and fitted with a brass liner.
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass hoops, Staved mahogany construction, Brass liner, Carrying handle
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 34 cm (13 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

This Georgian peat bucket takes an oval shape, constructed from staved mahogany bound with polished brass hoops. The rich brown timber shows visible vertical staves held together by three horizontal brass bands running around the top, middle, and bottom circumferences. A drop ring carrying handle is mounted near the rim, and a removable brass liner sits inside the top opening with a curved edge. The wood exhibits a dark reddish-brown hue contrasted against the bright metallic sheen of the brass hardware. Measuring 33 cm high, 34 cm wide, and 29 cm deep, this fireplace accessory serves as a functional storage container for fuel. It suits placement directly on a hearth next to an open fire, complementing traditional English country house interiors while remaining practical for daily use to hold small logs, peat, or kindling.

FAQs

Historically used in 18th and 19th-century British homes, peat buckets were designed to store dried peat fuel or coal near the fireplace. Typically constructed from staved timber with metal binding, they served both practical fuel storage and decorative hearthside functions.

Georgian peat buckets were traditionally crafted using coopered staves of dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. They feature heavy brass or iron binding hoops for structural reinforcement, often accompanied by a removable brass liner to protect the wood.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-cut timber staves, original copper or brass rivets, and age-consistent wear to the base and interior. Look for natural patination on the brass bands and evidence of hand-planed timber surfaces.

Peat buckets function as versatile fireside accessories for holding firewood, pinecones, or rolled magazines. They also serve as decorative planters or accent storage pieces beside a hearth or entryway console table.

Keep the timber dry and away from direct radiant heat source overexposure to prevent shrinkage or cracking. Treat the wood periodically with high-grade beeswax paste, and clean brass components with a soft dry cloth to preserve historical patina.
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