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Late 18th Century George III Leather Hand Painted Fire Bucket
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Late 18th Century George III Leather Hand Painted Fire Bucket

18th century
Description

Late 18th century george III leather hand painted fire bucket circa 1780.

Good quality leather fire bucket.  armorial decorated, inscribed honi soit-oui mal y pense, which means shamed be whoever things evil of it, which was used by the british order of the garter.

Obvious losses to paintwork and age splits to the leather, but structurally sound.  later 19th century leather handle.

Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Leather Fire Bucket to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
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SA1028277
Dealers Internal Reference
EA2943
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Description
Late 18th century george III leather hand painted fire bucket circa 1780.

Good quality leather fire bucket.

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  armorial decorated, inscribed honi soit-oui mal y pense, which means shamed be whoever things evil of it, which was used by the british order of the garter.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

Obvious losses to paintwork and age splits to the leather, but structurally sound.  later 19th century leather handle.

Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Leather Fire Bucket to the Georgian era.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1028277
Dealers Internal Ref
EA2943
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

Dealer Profile

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Archive I A late eighteenth-century leather fire bucket decorated with a hand-painted royal coat of arms, copper studding around the rim and base, and a thick leather handle.

Late 18th Century George III Leather Hand Painted Fire Bucket

Archive II A late eighteenth-century leather fire bucket decorated with a hand-painted royal coat of arms, copper studding around the rim and base, and a thick leather handle. View II
Archive III A late eighteenth-century leather fire bucket decorated with a hand-painted royal coat of arms, copper studding around the rim and base, and a thick leather handle. View III
Archive IV A late eighteenth-century leather fire bucket decorated with a hand-painted royal coat of arms, copper studding around the rim and base, and a thick leather handle. View IV
Archive V A late eighteenth-century leather fire bucket decorated with a hand-painted royal coat of arms, copper studding around the rim and base, and a thick leather handle. View V
Archive VI A late eighteenth-century leather fire bucket decorated with a hand-painted royal coat of arms, copper studding around the rim and base, and a thick leather handle. View VI
Archive VII A late eighteenth-century leather fire bucket decorated with a hand-painted royal coat of arms, copper studding around the rim and base, and a thick leather handle. View VII
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Suffolk
IP14 6QS
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A late eighteenth-century leather fire bucket decorated with a hand-painted royal coat of arms, copper studding around the rim and base, and a thick leather handle.
LATE 18TH CENTURY GEORGE III LEATHER HAND PAINTED FIRE BUCKET
Ref: SA1028277
A late eighteenth-century leather fire bucket decorated with a hand-painted royal coat of arms, copper studding around the rim and base, and a thick leather handle.
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  • ObjectBuckets & Vessels
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLeather, Metal, Paint
  • ColourDark Brown, Gold, Red
  • MotifsRoyal coat of arms, copper studding, stitched leather handle, flared lip
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 25.5 cm (10 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

This late eighteenth-century George III fire bucket originates from the Georgian period and is constructed from leather, metal, and paint. The cylindrical body features a flared lip, a narrow waisted base, copper studding around the rim and base, and a thick stitched leather handle dating from the later nineteenth century. The dark brown exterior carries hand-painted decoration comprising a royal coat of arms with red and gold details, alongside the inscribed motto HONI SOIT-OUI MAL Y PENSE associated with the British Order of the Garter. Visible condition details include obvious losses to the paintwork and age splits to the leather, while the structure remains sound. The vessel measures 29 cm high, 25.5 cm wide, and 29 cm deep. Placed beside a fireplace hearth in a gentleman's library or study, it serves as a decorative storage container for kindling, rolled maps, or walking sticks.

FAQs

In the 18th century, prior to organised municipal fire brigades, leather fire buckets were essential fire safety tools kept in private homes, public buildings, and churches. They were kept filled or ready to be filled with water and passed along human chains during emergency fires.

These vessels were crafted from thick hide stitched along a side seam and reinforced with metal studs or copper rivets. A thick leather strap handle was secured to the reinforced top rim to withstand heavy loads of water.

Authentic George III fire buckets exhibit characteristic age craquelure across painted heraldry, hand-stitched leather seams, and copper or iron studding. They often feature hand-painted royal armorial coats of arms, family crests, or parish markings.

An antique leather fire bucket functions well positioned beside a fireplace hearth for holding kindling or fire logs. It can also be utilised as a decorative umbrella stand in an entryway or as an accent piece on a lower bookshelf.

Keep the item away from direct heat sources and areas of high humidity to prevent drying or cracking. Clean the surface gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding liquids or solvent-based leather polishes that could damage the original paint layer.
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