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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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 Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather, Paint
19th Century Victorian Leather Bound Fire Bucket, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian crested leather fire bucket, with rich patina and an Armorial crest
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Leather
19th Century Rare New England Brass Wall Bracket with Hearts & Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
used to display leather fire buckets or other American objects. This wonderful as found condition and
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
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
Fine Painted 19th C. Fire Bucket
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Leather covered wood in red paint with a black top edge and brown leather strap.
H. 11" without
Category
Antique 19th Century Industrial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Leather, Wood
