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Irish George III Brass Bound Mahogany Peat or Turf Bucket

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
Irish George III circa 1780 peat, turf, or kindling bucket of solid blonde mahogany stave construction and round tapering form with brass banding and pivoting handle. Measurements: 25" high with handle raised; bucket alone 15.5". An identical "dinner-plate bucket" version of this bucket in the collection of The National Museum of Ireland is pictured on page 24 of "Irish Furniture & Woodcraft by John Teahan, published 1994 by Town House and Country House, Dublin.

More Information

Origin:	Ireland
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Mahogany, brass
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Natural age shrinkage between staves and banding.
Creation Date:	circa 1780
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, George III, Regency
Incollect Reference #:	343898

Dimensions

H.	25 in;	H.2.	15.5 in;	Diam.	14.13 in;
H.	63.5 cm;	H.2.	39.37 cm;	Diam.	35.89 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.