An exceptional 19th Century English wide-mouth Brass and Copper Peat Bucket, dating to the Regency era. Masterfully crafted from heavy-gauge sheet brass, this oval-shaped vessel features a beautifully contoured, sloped rim designed for effortless access. The golden brass body is reinforced by three horizontal, hand-hammered copper barrel straps, fastened securely with prominent, heavy-duty rivets. These contrasting warm metallic tones offer a striking visual texture that highlights the piece's fine pre-industrial craftsmanship.
The profile reveals traditional dovetail brazing along the main seam, a definitive hallmark of early 19th-century benchwork. It is fitted with a robust, forged-brass swing handle attached to decorative shield-shaped ears. Maintaining its rich, dark interior oxidation and an authentic fireside patina, this historic peat bucket seamlessly balances utility with antique elegance. It is highly versatile and serves beautifully today as a rustic indoor planter, an entryway umbrella stand, or a sophisticated holder for kindling, blankets, and magazines.
Size: 13.5” W x 10.5” D x 12 1/4” H
C. 1810, England
An exceptional 19th Century English wide-mouth Brass and Copper Peat Bucket, dating to the Regency era. Masterfully crafted from heavy-gauge sheet brass, this oval-shaped vessel features a beautifully contoured, sloped rim designed for effortless access. The golden brass body is reinforced by three horizontal, hand-hammered copper barrel straps, fastened securely with prominent, heavy-duty rivets. These contrasting warm metallic tones offer a striking visual texture that highlights the piece's fine pre-industrial craftsmanship.
The profile reveals traditional dovetail brazing along the main seam, a definitive hallmark of early 19th-century benchwork. It is fitted with a robust, forged-brass swing handle attached to decorative shield-shaped ears. Maintaining its rich, dark interior oxidation and an authentic fireside patina, this historic peat bucket seamlessly balances utility with antique elegance. It is highly versatile and serves beautifully today as a rustic indoor planter, an entryway umbrella stand, or a sophisticated holder for kindling, blankets, and magazines.
Size: 13.5” W x 10.5” D x 12 1/4” H
C. 1810, England
