General Auction of Many House-Clearance Items inc. Many Vintage Nautical Items, Blonde Ercol, Doulton, Jual Curve, White Goods, Victorian Furniture, Instruments and more.

General Auction of Many House-Clearance Items inc. Many Vintage Nautical Items, Blonde Ercol, Doulton, Jual Curve, White Goods, Victorian Furniture, Instruments and more.

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Lot 71: Three Galvanised Steel Utility Vessels including a Mop Bucket and Watering Can

This auction ended on 17 October 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £10 - £12

Buyer's Premium: 20%

Not sold

Three utility vessels constructed from galvanised steel, comprising a traditional two-gallon watering can, a mop bucket with an integrated wringer, and a standard tapered bucket. The watering can features a cylindrical body with a fixed arched top handle and a secondary pivoting rear handle for pouring. It includes a small rectangular metal plaque on the lid with the raised characters “2 GALLONS”. The mop bucket is fitted with a fixed, semi-circular perforated draining shelf for wringing, secured by rivets, and carries a heavy-gauge wire bail handle. The third item is a standard utilitarian bucket with a tapered form and a wire handle. All pieces exhibit a weathered, matte grey patina consistent with industrial or domestic use.


Condition report:

The vessels show visible oxidation and surface rust throughout, particularly concentrated on the interior bases and rims (photos 1 and 4). There is typical wear, surface scratches, and minor denting consistent with outdoor use across all three items. The perforated wringer on the mop bucket appears securely attached, and all handles remain functional despite surface corrosion. No through-holes are visible in the provided images.