R.A. Lister & Co., Ltd. Wine Coolers

A scarce Edwardian period R.A Lister & Co. oak standing bucket (wine cooler / plant stand) from the early 20th century, having brass double banded accents, gracefully rising on fitted tripod form base, with three gently curving cabriole legs joined by medial shelf stretcher. circa 1905 Born in Dursley, England in the early years of the short Edwardian reign, this charming standing bucket features a European old world wood stave barrel body, with elegantly aged rich antique oak colors, warm rustic tones, wonderful grain patterns, and beautiful patina, banned behind two nicely patinated horizontal gilt brass braces. As interesting and attractive as it is useful, the versatile bucket mounted stand can be used a variety of ways, including as functional decor in a wine bar or fine restaurant, serving, using a galvanized pail filled with ice as a freestanding table side champagne - wine bottle chiller, as a decorative country accent piece filled with fresh cut or dried flowers, filled with flowers as a indoor or outdoor porch planter - plant stand, or even outside as a farmhouse style garden ornament. Adorned with its original "R.A Lister & Co. Ltd" metal tag on the inside, this charming antique English oak bucket...