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What is a leather fire bucket used for?
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Leather buckets were used as fire extinguishers, and were generally found in pairs. There would be a large linen bag rolled up inside for one to quickly pack belongings. Water from any nearby water source would be brought in these buckets to extinguish the fire. You can find an assortment of leather fire buckets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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English Victorian Leather Fire Bucket
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid 19th century English Victorian leather fire bucket with later handle and worn red paint
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century English Leather Fire Bucket, 1900
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An Early 20th Century Antique Tan Leather Fire Bucket
Dating to the late Victorian period, circa
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather
Antique George III Riveted Leather Fire Bucket, Late 18th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE LEATHER FIRE BUCKET
A hugely decorative piece with bags of character.
Thick gauge leather
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Fireplace Tools and Chimney...
Materials
Iron
18th Century English Hand Painted Leather Fire Bucket
Located in Nashville, TN
18th century English hand painted leather gallon fire bucket
Wonderfully aged and patinated oil
Category
Antique 1790s English Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Leather
Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 18th century george iii leather hand painted fire bucket circa 1780.
Good quality leather
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...
Materials
Leather, Paint
Vintage Loyal Papeete Brown Leather Fire Ice Bucket Brass Eagle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Loyal Papeete brown leather fire ice bucket brass eagle. Item features leather wrapped
Category
Early 20th Century Federal Barware
Materials
Leather, Wood
