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Georgian Mahogany Ice Bucket
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Georgian Mahogany Ice Bucket

18th century
Sold 22 July 2025 · Thakeham Furniture
This “Georgian Mahogany Ice Bucket” found a buyer.

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Description

Charming George III mahogany and brass bound oval ice bucket. With brass carry handles and original brass liner.

Circa. 1780

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Georgian Mahogany Ice Bucket to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1098297
Dealers Internal Reference
7251
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Description
Charming George III mahogany and brass bound oval ice bucket. With brass carry handles and original brass liner.

Circa. 1780

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Georgian Mahogany Ice Bucket to the 18th Century.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1098297
Dealers Internal Ref
7251
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An antique oval mahogany ice bucket featuring polished brass bands and two drop handles, resting on a wooden floor. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique oval mahogany ice bucket featuring polished brass bands and two drop handles, resting on a wooden floor. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Mahogany Ice Bucket

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Telephone 01403 713649
Location
Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jul 2013
Items For Sale 141
Items Sold 3,151
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
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Location: Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse, Thakeham Furniture Ltd, Blakers Yard, Worthing Road, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8NH, United Kingdom
Verified
Jul 2013
For Sale
141
Sold
3,151
An antique oval mahogany ice bucket featuring polished brass bands and two drop handles, resting on a wooden floor.
Georgian Mahogany Ice Bucket
Ref: SA1098297
An antique oval mahogany ice bucket featuring polished brass bands and two drop handles, resting on a wooden floor.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectIce Pails & Wine Coolers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCoopered staves, Brass retaining bands, Drop handles, Metal liner
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

During the Georgian period, dining customs evolved to include chilled wine and champagne at the table. Specially crafted wooden buckets lined with metal were used by servants to hold ice and cool wine bottles before and during meals.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed using traditional cooperage techniques, featuring vertical staves of dense hardwoods like mahogany held together by tight-fitting brass hoops, often lined with a fitted metal insert to hold ice and water.

Authentication relies on examining the timbers patina, hand-cut dovetails or joinery, hand-beaten brass bands secured with copper pins, and the presence of hand-forged drop handles rather than modern cast replacements.

An antique wooden bucket can be utilised as a functional champagne cooler during gatherings or repurposed as a decorative planter or magazine holder in a living space to add historical texture.

Protect the wood by avoiding direct exposure to standing water and extreme temperature fluctuations. Clean the brass bands gently with a soft cloth and maintain the mahogany with periodic applications of traditional beeswax.
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