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C18th Irish Mahogany Large Peat Bucket; of Rare Ribbed Form in Original Untouched Condition
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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£4,800
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C18th Irish Mahogany Large Peat Bucket; of Rare Ribbed Form in Original Untouched Condition

18th century
Description

Good large C18th Irish mahogany peat bucket; of rare ribbed form in original untouched condition; the brass swing handle with unusual shaped hinges above the tapering body with graduating reeding/ribbing having two original brass bands.

Irish circa 1780

Good original untouched condition with a dry surface. Can be waxed and gently cleaned if desired.

Dimensions (ins) 19 high x 15 diameter

Physical Dimensions
Height
48.3cm (19.02")
Width
38.1cm (15.00")
Depth
38.1cm (15.00")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Irish Mahogany Peat Bucket to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA973598
Dealers Internal Reference
R1124
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Description
Good large C18th Irish mahogany peat bucket; of rare ribbed form in original untouched condition; the brass swing handle with unusual shaped hinges above the tapering body with graduating reeding/ribbing having two original brass bands.

Irish circa 1780

Good original untouched condition with a dry surface. Can be waxed and gently cleaned if desired.

Dimensions (ins) 19 high x 15 diameter

Height
48.3cm (19.02")
Width
38.1cm (15.00")
Depth
38.1cm (15.00")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Irish Mahogany Peat Bucket to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA973598
Dealers Internal Ref
R1124
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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An eighteenth-century mahogany Irish peat bucket featuring a ribbed coopered body, brass banding, and an overhead carrying handle.
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Archive I An eighteenth-century mahogany Irish peat bucket featuring a ribbed coopered body, brass banding, and an overhead carrying handle.

C18th Irish Mahogany Large Peat Bucket; of Rare Ribbed Form in Original Untouched Condition

Archive II An eighteenth-century mahogany Irish peat bucket featuring a ribbed coopered body, brass banding, and an overhead carrying handle. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century mahogany Irish peat bucket featuring a ribbed coopered body, brass banding, and an overhead carrying handle. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century mahogany Irish peat bucket featuring a ribbed coopered body, brass banding, and an overhead carrying handle. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century mahogany Irish peat bucket featuring a ribbed coopered body, brass banding, and an overhead carrying handle. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century mahogany Irish peat bucket featuring a ribbed coopered body, brass banding, and an overhead carrying handle. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth-century mahogany Irish peat bucket featuring a ribbed coopered body, brass banding, and an overhead carrying handle. View VII
Archive VIII An eighteenth-century mahogany Irish peat bucket featuring a ribbed coopered body, brass banding, and an overhead carrying handle. View VIII
Archive IX An eighteenth-century mahogany Irish peat bucket featuring a ribbed coopered body, brass banding, and an overhead carrying handle. View IX
Archive X An eighteenth-century mahogany Irish peat bucket featuring a ribbed coopered body, brass banding, and an overhead carrying handle. View X
Archive XI An eighteenth-century mahogany Irish peat bucket featuring a ribbed coopered body, brass banding, and an overhead carrying handle. View XI
Archive XII An eighteenth-century mahogany Irish peat bucket featuring a ribbed coopered body, brass banding, and an overhead carrying handle. View XII
Archive XIII An eighteenth-century mahogany Irish peat bucket featuring a ribbed coopered body, brass banding, and an overhead carrying handle. View XIII
Archive XIV An eighteenth-century mahogany Irish peat bucket featuring a ribbed coopered body, brass banding, and an overhead carrying handle. View XIV
Archive XV An eighteenth-century mahogany Irish peat bucket featuring a ribbed coopered body, brass banding, and an overhead carrying handle. View XV
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
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5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/garywright
Verified Since Nov 2011
Items For Sale 355
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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An eighteenth-century mahogany Irish peat bucket featuring a ribbed coopered body, brass banding, and an overhead carrying handle.
C18th Irish mahogany large peat bucket; of rare ribbed form in original untouched condition
Ref: SA973598
An eighteenth-century mahogany Irish peat bucket featuring a ribbed coopered body, brass banding, and an overhead carrying handle.
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Irish peat buckets were crafted during the eighteenth century specifically to store and transport dried peat sods for domestic fireplaces. Constructed by skilled coopers using hardwoods such as mahogany, these vessels fulfilled both a practical and decorative purpose in grand residences.

Primary construction relied on staves of dense hardwoods, predominantly mahogany or oak, secured with brass or iron bands. Many examples included removable brass or metal liners to protect the interior timber from moisture and abrasive fuel residues.

Authentic period pieces display hand-coopered staves, original patination on timber surfaces, and period-appropriate metalwork. Common indicators of age include slight timber shrinkage along stave joinery, hand-hammered fixings, and dark oxidisation across brass fittings.

These functional vessels serve as effective hearthside log containers, umbrella stands in an entrance hall, or storage solutions for rolled textiles. Positioned near a fireplace, the rich wood tones add texture and historical weight to contemporary room schemes.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish sparingly to protect the wood grain. Keep the item situated away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting.
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