A matched pair of George III Irish mahogany and brass mounted peat buckets late 18th/ early 19th century

of coopered form

The larger in country house condition, some individual panels are loose but is still structurally sound. It is missing two screws to the base brass band, with minor losses to the turned panels, with old marks and scratches throughout, this piece could benefit from cleaning according to taste. The smaller in good conserved condition, the brass handle with a restored break, there is some movement to the panels, with old marks, scratches and dents to the brasses throughout consistent with age and use.
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