Early 20th Century English Painted Iron Coal Bucket with Cannock Coat of Arms

$625

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Add a touch of English heritage to a country home with this colorful antique coal bucket. Crafted in England circa 1930, the large iron vessel features a tapered cylindrical shape, a sturdy black iron swing handle, and a smaller side handle. The bucket retains its original rich green painted finish, embellished with the colorful coat of arms of the Cannock Urban District Council in Staffordshire, England.

The detailed heraldic decoration is framed by gold lettering reading “Cannock Urban District Council.” At the center, a shield decorated with horizontal black and green stripes features a stag’s head and antlers, reflecting the area’s hunting traditions. Above the shield, a knight’s helmet is surrounded by scrolling oak leaves and branches, with an oak tree rising from the crest. The composition celebrates Cannock’s historic connection to the surrounding countryside, its industrial heritage, and local traditions. A ribbon beneath the shield bears the Latin motto “Labor in Venatu,” meaning “Labor in the Hunt.”

The antique bucket is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, retaining its vibrant hand-painted decoration and attractive patinated finish. Both decorative and functional, this versatile English accessory could be used beside a fireplace to hold kindling, or placed in an entryway or mudroom to store umbrellas and walking sticks.

Dimensions: 18.75″W x 16″D x 17″H (excluding handle).

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