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When were leather fire buckets used?

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When were leather fire buckets used?
Leather fire buckets were used in the earliest days of fire fighting in the 17th and 18th centuries before metal buckets became more common. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique leather fire buckets from some of the world’s top sellers.
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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 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

20th Century English Leather Cordite Bucket
Located in Carmine, TX
Cordite buckets were used by the British navy to carry cordite, a propellant that was used to
Category

Mid-20th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

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