Rare Antique and Sculptural Copper and Metal Coal Kettle / Fire Extinguisher

Large, decorative and top quality workmanship brass, copper and bronze bucket. This one is for the connoisseurs, because it ticks all the Arts and Crafts boxes. The first owner who would have had this piece custom made or who bought it from one of the best craftsman/manufacturers in the early Arts & Crafts era (1890-1900) simply had incredibly good taste. This likely German made antique is among the best workmanship pieces that you will ever see and both design and materials wise it is most likely made by WMF (who need no further introduction). The artisan metal worker who crafted this lidded bucket took things to a whole new level, because this is a true work of art and a statement piece of unsurpassed quality, size and detail. 'Casually' on display next to a fireplace or perhaps used as a planter or other type of bucket, the first owner was communicating that money was not an object and that he was a worldly individual. Especially 125 years ago this would have been a very rare and desirable, work of art bucket that only very few people could afford. Its perfect balance, its stunning embossed Arts and Crafts floral...

Unique and top quality workmanship, Arts & Crafts bucket. If this unique Arts & Crafts bucket did not have the bronze sculptures and handle on top then we would have been quite cert...

Good size, unique design and top quality workmanship coal bucket. If you are looking for a small coal or firewood bucket to grace your living space then this fine antique specimen could be perfect. This perfectly handcrafted an beautiful to look at antique bucket with lid can also be perfect for keeping your firelighters and/or some other fireplace utensils...

Striking and highly stylish, handcrafted fire fender. This stunning, bronze and brass fireplace fender is a great example of the quality and beauty that artisans were creating in the late 1800s here in Europe. The design is where they started and the top quality crafted & organically stylized details with their amazing patina, makes this design very attractive and decorative. There are a few minor imperfections (in the form of minor dents), but otherwise this rare antique is in superb condition. It is the minor 'wear' combined with its warm and beautiful patina that prove that this remarkable fender already had a long life and that is was used and enjoyed by generations before us. This antique is as strong and firm as the day it was handcrafted all those years ago and we are proud to be able to offer it to you, the 1stdibs community, first. Imagine the stories this antique would be able to tell us and if used like former owners used and enjoyed it, then this quality crafted antique will last at least another 150 years. If you appreciate the style, the quality, the beauty and the undoubtedly rich history of this Arts and Crafts fender...

Sizeable and museum quality, embossed copper with brass handles bucket on feet. This stunning, sturdy and heavy antique and hand-crafted buc...

Stunning workmanship bucket with Lion's crest and showing the outdoor activities of Dutch farmers. In the Dutch Biedermeier era this handcrafted coal bucket would have graced the fi...

Cylindrical with wood handle and sieve end.

Arts & Crafts period handsome copper and iron hand riveted and hammered coal bucket having a stepped base, copper waist, nicely forged handles, wide copper spout...

This is an antique beehive fireside store. An English, copper fire bucket or coal bin, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Fascinat...

This is an antique helmet fire basket. An English, copper coal scuttle or fireside bin, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Delightful helme...

Quality antique Victorian copper coal scuttle and shovel having a lovely shaped scuttle raised on a circular base, with a swing handle to...

A very large and tall copper bucket, perfectly suited for firewood, coal or even as a planter, jardiniere. The piece is very well made and has substantial hand wrought handles. A lov...