Georgian Leather Fire Bucket. Coat of Arms Studded Basket. Lion Unicorn

This handsome Georgian fire bucket which is made from thick high quality boiled leather (often called cuir bouilli) dates from c1800 and is beautifully decorated with the Royal Coat of Arms for the United Kingdom featuring the Lion and the Unicorn with Dieu et mon droit. This bucket has a large metal top rim with studs around the top edge, studs down the side seam and also around the bottom edge and most probably have been used in a building used by the Government due to the coat of arms. A good antique bucket that is nice and heavy with a beautiful rich patina so would make a stunning waste paper bin. Materials: Leather. Copper. Date: c1800. Dimensions: Diameter at top: 28 cm (11"). Height to top of bucket: 29 cm (11 1/2"). Plus handle. Weight: 2.860 kg. Condition: Good antique condition with age related wear, scuffs, scrapes, cracks and all over wear leaving a wonderful patina. An old repair to the strap. Please see pictures. Please note that only the leather bucket is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.