Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Copper Bucket

Name: Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Copper Bucket
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1063468
Price: 295 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectFireside Accessories
Period19th century
StyleArts and Crafts
MaterialCopper, Brass, Zinc
ColourWarm Copper
MotifsRibbed barrel form, Cast trefoil mounts, Swing handle, Weighted base
SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 25.5 cm (10 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

This late 19th-century Arts and Crafts copper bucket exemplifies functional fireside accessories from the period with its distinctive ribbed barrel form. Constructed from copper, brass, and zinc, the vessel displays a warm copper finish complemented by cast brass trefoil hardware, a swing handle, and a weighted zinc base. Minor discolouration, surface marks, and dark patination highlight the historical character of the metalwork, alongside horizontal raised moulding bands encircling the body. The piece measures 29 cm high, 25.5 cm wide, and 25.5 cm deep. In contemporary interiors, this bucket serves as an ornamental waste paper basket or a practical kindling store positioned beside a fireplace hearth. The compact proportions allow placement in smaller reception rooms or studies while maintaining traditional rustic farmhouse appeal.

FAQs

The Arts and Crafts movement emphasised hand-crafted metalworking, visible rivets, decorative mounts, and functional forms that highlighted natural patination and material texture.

Late 19th-century fireside buckets were typically constructed from hand-hammered copper or brass sheets, frequently fitted with wrought iron or cast brass handle mounts and heavy base rims for stability.

Authentic period pieces display hand-riveted joints, subtle irregularities across the worked surface, original oxidation, and substantial cast metal mountings rather than modern thin-gauge stamped metal.

An antique copper vessel functions as practical log storage beside a hearth, a rustic planter for indoor flora, or an umbrella stand within an entryway.

Maintain original patination by dusting regularly with a dry cloth, avoiding abrasive polishes or aggressive chemical treatments that strip aged surface character.

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Copper Bucket

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