Antique 19th Century Wood and Iron Bucket or Waste Basket

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A handsome late 19th-century wooden bucket bound with two iron straps and finished with a simple upright back handle. Its … Read more A handsome late 19th-century wooden bucket bound with two iron straps and finished with a simple upright back handle. Its narrow oval form, richly worn grain, and darkened edges give the piece the honest character of an early utilitarian country-house object.

Today, it makes an unusually good wastebasket beside a writing desk, vanity, or library chair. It could also hold rolled papers, magazines, kindling, or dried branches in an entry, mudroom, or garden room. The slender footprint offers useful storage without occupying too much floor space.

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Dimensions: 12.5"W × 8"D × 17.25"H
Materials: Wood with iron straps
Style: French Country, English Country, Americana, Rustic
Era: Late 19th Century
Condition: Very good antique condition with age-appropriate marks, darkening, and naturally developed patina. Structurally sound and displays beautifully. See less