Categories: Collectables, Metalware
Antique Red Painted Fire Bucket – Metal Pail with Handles, 21″
£ 45.00
Categories: Collectables, Metalware
Antique Red Painted Fire Bucket – Metal Pail with Handles, 21″
£ 45.00
On offer is a characterful antique fire bucket, crafted from sturdy galvanized metal and retaining its original worn red paint. This utilitarian piece, likely from the early-to-mid 20th century, is steeped in rustic charm with the faint, ghosted lettering “FIRE ONLY” still visible on one side.
With handles on both the top and base, it was designed for quick grabbing and use — now making it a wonderfully decorative industrial accent.
📌 Key Features:
✅ Authentic antique galvanized fire bucket
✅ Original red paint with visible “FIRE ONLY” stencil text
✅ Aged patina – lovely weathered surface with no restoration
✅ Handle at top and bottom – practical and sculptural
✅ 12 inches high without handles, approx. 21 inches including handle
✅ Solid condition – no holes, sound and display-ready
💡 Styling Tip:
Use it as a planter, an umbrella stand, or even a fireside log bucket. Its distressed finish pairs perfectly with farmhouse, industrial, and vintage-inspired interiors.
🎁 Perfect For:
✔️ Rustic or industrial home decor lovers
✔️ Antique tool collectors
✔️ Garden styling and unique container gardening
✔️ Statement accent for porches or entryways
🔍 Provenance / Notes:
Likely British in origin, this type of fire bucket would have been a staple in factories, stations, and civic buildings. Its utilitarian form now feels beautifully decorative and authentic.
📦 Shipping & International Buyers:
We ship worldwide with tracked and insured options. The bucket will be securely packaged. You’ll see full shipping costs at checkout — no surprises.
This is a fantastic piece of functional antique decor — blending utility with rustic history. Don’t miss the chance to own this evocative and versatile original.
stock code BN1080625
1 in stock
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