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George III Mahogany Plate Buckets
Straffan Antiques
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Straffan Antiques

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George III Mahogany Plate Buckets

18th century
Description

A pair of George III mahogany and brass bound plate buckets, with swing handle. The buckets are tapering circular shape, with two concentric retaining rings. Each bucket has a tapering slot for the removing and loading of plates.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

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

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SA999695
Dealers Internal Reference
A4957
Dealers Notes

Straffan Antiques was established in 1988 and is a family run business. We deal in 18th and 19th century Irish, English and French furniture and gilt mirrors. We also stock decorative objects, paintings and sculpture.

Good to know: we deliver nationwide and internationally. And, we are a member of Irish Antique Dealer Association (IADA) and CINOA.

Our showroom in Straffan, county Kildare, is housed in a number of old farm buildings. There's also a café on the grounds serving delicious food, great coffee and tea.

We're open five days a week, Tuesday - Saturday.

Phone: +35316274018

Website: straffanantiques.com

Instagram: straffan_antiques

Description
A pair of George III mahogany and brass bound plate buckets, with swing handle. The buckets are tapering circular shape, with two concentric retaining rings. Each bucket has a tapering slot for the removing and loading of plates.
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA999695
Dealers Internal Ref
A4957
Straffan Antiques
Straffan Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2019

18th & 19th century period furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Straffan Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Straffan Antiques is a registered member of CINOA

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A pair of dark mahogany cylindrical plate buckets featuring brass binding straps, vertical cutouts, and brass swing handles.
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Archive I A pair of dark mahogany cylindrical plate buckets featuring brass binding straps, vertical cutouts, and brass swing handles.

George III Mahogany Plate Buckets

Archive II A pair of dark mahogany cylindrical plate buckets featuring brass binding straps, vertical cutouts, and brass swing handles. View II
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Straffan Antiques

Straffan Antiques
Telephone 00353 1627 4018
Location
Barberstown
Straffan
Co.Kildare
W23 V628
Ireland
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/straffanantiques
Verified Since Jul 2019
Items For Sale 31
Items Sold 5
Straffan Antiques
Straffan Antiques
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Location: Barberstown, Straffan, Co.Kildare, W23 V628, Ireland
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A pair of dark mahogany cylindrical plate buckets featuring brass binding straps, vertical cutouts, and brass swing handles.
George III Mahogany Plate Buckets
Ref: SA999695
A pair of dark mahogany cylindrical plate buckets featuring brass binding straps, vertical cutouts, and brass swing handles.
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FAQs

During the eighteenth century, mahogany plate buckets were designed to transport china plates safely between the kitchen and the formal dining room in country houses, featuring a vertical cutout to allow easy loading and removal.

Authentic examples are typically constructed from staves of dense mahogany joined in barrel fashion, reinforced with brass bands or hoops, and fitted with a brass swing handle.

Look for evidence of hand-craftsmanship, including hand-riveted brass straps, natural wood shrinkage around the staves, authentic age-related patina on the brassware, and traditional joinery techniques.

In contemporary settings, these versatile containers are commonly repurposed as wastepaper baskets, fire log holders beside a fireplace, or umbrella stands within an entryway.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically, taking care to avoid harsh chemical cleaners on the polished mahogany or brass fittings.
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