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Pair of Wooden Barrels
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Pair of Wooden Barrels

1900 - 1920
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A characterful pair of antique wooden barrels dating to circa 1900, each constructed with solid timber and fitted with decorative horizontal brass straps. Their distinctive rounded, barrel-shaped form and rich natural patina give them wonderful rustic appeal.

Both have shallow interiors, approximately 25cm deep, making them ideal as decorative planters, statement storage pieces or striking interior accents.

A lovely and unusual matching pair with plenty of period character.

W 56cm (22")

D 47cm (18.5")

H 76.5cm (30")

Interior H 25cm (9.75")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated these Brass Bound Wooden Barrels to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09711080
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Staved coopered construction: traditional tub-making methods of the period.
Rolled brass hoops with soft tarnishing: typical turn-of-the-century decorative metalwork.
Interior timber shows dry oxidisation: consistent with unsealed wood over decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244440
Dealers Internal Reference
YEE261102C
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Description
A characterful pair of antique wooden barrels dating to circa 1900, each constructed with solid timber and fitted with decorative horizontal brass straps.
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Their distinctive rounded, barrel-shaped form and rich natural patina give them wonderful rustic appeal.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
fig 1. A pair of oval wooden coopered barrels featuring warm timber staves secured with four polished brass bands.
fig 1. Pair of Wooden Barrels

Both have shallow interiors, approximately 25cm deep, making them ideal as decorative planters, statement storage pieces or striking interior accents.

A lovely and unusual matching pair with plenty of period character.

W 56cm (22")

D 47cm (18.5")

H 76.5cm (30")

Interior H 25cm (9.75")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated these Brass Bound Wooden Barrels to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09711080
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Staved coopered construction: traditional tub-making methods of the period.
Rolled brass hoops with soft tarnishing: typical turn-of-the-century decorative metalwork.
Interior timber shows dry oxidisation: consistent with unsealed wood over decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244440
Dealers Internal Ref
YEE261102C
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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Archive I A pair of oval wooden coopered barrels featuring warm timber staves secured with four polished brass bands.

Pair of Wooden Barrels

Archive II A pair of oval wooden coopered barrels featuring warm timber staves secured with four polished brass bands. View II
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Telephone 01634 233280 or 07799 880 163
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Detling
Nr Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lta
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A pair of oval wooden coopered barrels featuring warm timber staves secured with four polished brass bands.
Pair of Wooden Barrels
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A pair of oval wooden coopered barrels featuring warm timber staves secured with four polished brass bands.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Barrels
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional Cooperage
  • MaterialWood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass binding hoops, Coopered timber staves, Oval profile
  • SizeH 76.5 cm (30 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Coopered barrels and tubs have been constructed for centuries using fitted wooden staves held under tension by metal bands. Historically utilised for shipping, storage, and liquid containment, brass-bound versions were often crafted for domestic use, naval ships, or upscale commercial display.

These items are constructed from shaped timber staves, such as oak, teak, or mahogany, tapered precisely to form a curved profile. Flat brass bands are wrapped tightly around the exterior staves and secured with metallic fasteners to maintain structural integrity.

Authentic coopered items display hand-planed interior staves, subtle irregularities in stave width, and historical oxidation on the brass straps. Look for aged timber grain and joinery that relies on precise angles rather than modern synthetic adhesives.

Coopered wooden barrels function effectively as umbrella or stick stands in an entryway, decorative planters for indoor greenery, or low occasional side tables when topped with protective glass.

Maintain the timber staves by applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain to prevent drying out. Clean the brass straps with a soft cloth, opting to leave natural tarnish intact or polishing gently with a dedicated metal cleaner.
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