Working tool - Leather for fire department buckets
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Selected by Paul Wullems
He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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This 19th-century Dutch fire bucket is made of leather.
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Title: Unique Antique Leather Fire Bucket – A Tangible Piece of History
Imagine the streets of an eighteenth-century city. It is pitch dark, the houses are mostly wooden and the only illumination comes from candles and oil lamps. Suddenly the alarm bell sounds: Fire! In a time far before modern fire engines and water pipes, there was only one rescue: the citizen watch and the 'bucket brigade'.
When a fire broke out, neighbors formed a long human chain from the nearest canal or water pump to the burning building. This bucket was passed along by dozens, perhaps hundreds of hands to protect property. Homeowners at that time were often legally obliged to have their own leather fire bucket hanging in the hallway, ready for use. Leather buckets were expensive then, but essential: they did not crack like wood and were lighter to pass quickly.
This exemplar has withstood the test of time beautifully. The leather has over the centuries developed a deep, rich patina that conveys character and authenticity. The sturdy construction and the distinctive details (such as the solid handle and authentic stitching) make this a top piece for the serious collector.
A rare and highly decorative historical object that looks stunning in a classic interior, in a historic building, or as a showpiece in a collection of firefighting history.
The bucket is well packed and insured for shipping
Title: Unique Antique Leather Fire Bucket – A Tangible Piece of History
Imagine the streets of an eighteenth-century city. It is pitch dark, the houses are mostly wooden and the only illumination comes from candles and oil lamps. Suddenly the alarm bell sounds: Fire! In a time far before modern fire engines and water pipes, there was only one rescue: the citizen watch and the 'bucket brigade'.
When a fire broke out, neighbors formed a long human chain from the nearest canal or water pump to the burning building. This bucket was passed along by dozens, perhaps hundreds of hands to protect property. Homeowners at that time were often legally obliged to have their own leather fire bucket hanging in the hallway, ready for use. Leather buckets were expensive then, but essential: they did not crack like wood and were lighter to pass quickly.
This exemplar has withstood the test of time beautifully. The leather has over the centuries developed a deep, rich patina that conveys character and authenticity. The sturdy construction and the distinctive details (such as the solid handle and authentic stitching) make this a top piece for the serious collector.
A rare and highly decorative historical object that looks stunning in a classic interior, in a historic building, or as a showpiece in a collection of firefighting history.
The bucket is well packed and insured for shipping
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
800 g
Over 200 years old
No
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Material
Leather
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
31 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
27.5 cm
Estimated period
19th century
Title additional information
Leather for fire department buckets
