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A Matched Pair of Cherry Red Antique Leather Country House Waste Paper Bins
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A Matched Pair of Cherry Red Antique Leather Country House Waste Paper Bins

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 May 2026 · The English Interior
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A MATCHED PAIR OF CHERRY RED ANTIQUE LEATHER COUNTRY HOUSE WASTE PAPER BINS

A wonderful matched pair of country house tooled red leather waste paper bins.

High on style and quality. In cherry red with shimmering gilt highlights, they are a decorative and classic solution for the home office or indeed anywhere in the house

Paper bin x 1: 30cm x 30cm

Paper bin x 2: 29cm x 26cm

Dateline of this antique is 1920

Height is 30cm (11.8inches)

Width is 30cm (11.8inches)

Depth is 20cm (7.9inches)

Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated these Leather Waste Paper Bins to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1208779
Description
A MATCHED PAIR OF CHERRY RED ANTIQUE LEATHER COUNTRY HOUSE WASTE PAPER BINS

A wonderful matched pair of country house tooled red leather waste paper bins.

High on style and quality.

“
In cherry red with shimmering gilt highlights, they are a decorative and classic solution for the home office or indeed anywhere in the house.
The English Interior

Paper bin x 1: 30cm x 30cm

Paper bin x 2: 29cm x 26cm

Dateline of this antique is 1920

Height is 30cm (11.8inches)

Width is 30cm (11.8inches)

Depth is 20cm (7.9inches)

Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated these Leather Waste Paper Bins to the Edwardian era.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1208779
The English Interior
The English Interior
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2023

Specialist dealer in 17th century to the 20th century fine art, furniture and decorative antiques for your home.

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Archive I A matched pair of cherry red antique leather waste paper bins featuring gold tooling and brass ring handles. SOLD13 MAY 26

A Matched Pair of Cherry Red Antique Leather Country House Waste Paper Bins

Archive II A matched pair of cherry red antique leather waste paper bins featuring gold tooling and brass ring handles. View II
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Archive VI A matched pair of cherry red antique leather waste paper bins featuring gold tooling and brass ring handles. View VI
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The Duke of Somersets House
Kirkgate
Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
LS24 9AD
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/theenglishinterior
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The English Interior
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Location: The Duke of Somersets House, Kirkgate, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9AD , United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A matched pair of cherry red antique leather waste paper bins featuring gold tooling and brass ring handles.
A MATCHED PAIR OF CHERRY RED ANTIQUE LEATHER COUNTRY HOUSE WASTE PAPER BINS
Ref: SA1208779
A matched pair of cherry red antique leather waste paper bins featuring gold tooling and brass ring handles.
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  • ObjectWaste Paper Bins
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional English
  • MaterialLeather, Wood, Gold Leaf, Brass
  • ColourCherry Red
  • MotifsGold leaf tooling, Brass ring handles, Faux book spine design, Crest embossing
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

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Leather waste paper bins gained popularity in elite European libraries, studies, and drawing rooms during the 19th and early 20th centuries, often crafted to complement bespoke desk sets and fine book bindings.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed from a rigid wood or papier-mache carcass, clad in hand-dyed leather, and embellished with hand-applied gold leaf tooling and brass hardware.

Authenticity is determined by genuine period patina, hand-tooled rather than machine-stamped gilding, traditional animal glue usage, and period-appropriate hardware and construction methods.

These pieces add texture and classic character to modern home offices or studies, serving as functional accents that anchor a room with traditional craftsmanship and rich colour.

Preservation requires keeping leather away from direct sunlight and heat sources, gently dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, and occasionally applying a museum-grade microcrystalline wax to nourish the hide.
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