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Irish Georgian Brass Bound Mahogany Peat or Turf Bucket, c. 1780

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this wonderful large Irish George III circa 1780 peat, turf, or kindling bucket of solid mahogany stave construction and round tapering form with thick brass banding and pivoting handle, Edwardian period tin liner. Measurements: 24" high with handle raised; 17" high to top of rim. An identical "dinner-plate" 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, tin
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Brass newly polished, and with a stable fissure in the bottom band as shown, Edwardian period liner with finish wear and minor denting. Original finish newly waxed and ready to be placed.
Creation Date:	circa 1780
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, George III
Incollect Reference #:	886170

Dimensions

H.	17 in;	H.2.	24 in;	Diam.	13.75 in;
H.	43.18 cm;	H.2.	60.96 cm;	Diam.	34.93 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, founded in 2012, is by-appointment in New York’s historic Hudson Valley, offering the exceptional in fine and decorative art. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com

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