Description

Late C18th George III period brass-bound mahogany plate-bucket.
Good Georgian period staved-construction mahogany country-house plate-bucket with triple brass coopering-rings and hooped brass handle with a flattened hand-grip to the top and decorative shaped 'anchor' terminals where it joins the bucket. The body with a typical shaped and scooped slot to one side for ease of safe packing and removal of the plates.
These buckets were a staple requirement and necessity in the large country houses and homes of the nobility in the late C18th, in order to transport quantities of heavy silver or porcelain plates from the kitchens or butler's pantry located below stairs ,to the dining , banqueting or state rooms , to where distance was a issue .
In good original, as found condition ,with a rich ,dark patina to the mahogany, some minor marks and scratches commensurate with age , use and purpose . The brass-ware with an aged patina having not been over-cleaned or mechanically polished.
Minor shrinkage gaps between some of the vertical staves.
H 15.5"
Diameter (top) 14"
D 14"
W 14"
England c.1780
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 1903