Antique Iron Studded Coal Bucket
This antique iron studded coal bucket is a cylindrical vessel with a wire bail handle, offered as a lot for the collector of antique domestic ironwork. The body is formed from iron sheet with a visible vertical seam running down the front, and rows of rounded studs or rivets are set along this seam and around the base. A band of metal forms the upper rim, and the bail handle is attached to the body by loops at either side. The piece has a simple, functional form typical of older fireside containers.
Condition and Collectable Interest
The bucket shows an overall rusted and aged surface, with darkening, scuffing and surface wear across the body. Some scratches and marks are visible to the sides, and the studs and seam remain in place. No maker’s mark or brand is evident. Its original iron construction and studded detailing make it of interest to collectors of antique fireside items, rustic decor and early domestic metalwork.
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