Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A charming vintage Dutch enamelware grocery bucket, circa 1920s–1940s, featuring a vibrant apple-green exterior, contrasting white enamel interior, and original metal swing handle with a turned wooden grip.
The front is prominently decorated with the word "GROENTEN," Dutch for "vegetables," in bold white stencil-style lettering. Two fine black horizontal stripes encircle the body beneath the inscription, providing a decorative contrast to the glossy green enamel.
Constructed from enameled sheet metal, the bucket features a gently tapered cylindrical body, a rolled upper rim, and a distinctive flared pedestal-style base. The original curved metal bail handle is fitted with a turned wooden grip, displaying an attractive aged patina.
Originally intended for carrying or storing vegetables, this utilitarian household vessel reflects the practical design and colorful enamelware commonly associated with early 20th-century Dutch kitchens...
Category
Dutch Industrial Vintage 1930s Decorative Objects