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Antique Waste Paper Basket

Lacquered Edwardian Style Novelty Faux Book Spine Waste Paper Basket
Located in London, GB
A lacquered Edwardian style novelty faux book spine waste paper basket English, 20th century
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Resin, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Wicker Waste Paper Basket This is an excellent example
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Antique Wicker Waste Paper Basket This is an excellent example and in remarkably good condition
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19th Century Country Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Willow

Vintage Oriental Bamboo Waste Paper Basket A very attractive piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage Oriental Bamboo Waste Paper Basket A very attractive piece, unusually it is in a cube
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1920s Chinoiserie Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Bamboo

Very Decorative Antique Bucket or Waste Paper Basket in Wood and Patinated Brass
Located in Meer, VAN
Very Decorative Antique Bucket or Waste Paper Basket in Wood and Patinated Brass 19th Century This
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19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Brass

19th c. Primitive Oak Umbrella Stand or Waste Paper Basket c.1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A primitive Oak umbrella stand or waste paper basket with mortise and tenon construction
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19th Century Rustic Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Oak

Late 19th Century arts and crafts copper bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
waste paper basket or kindling bin. Expected surface marks, but a fine example.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Copper, Steel

19th Century Boat Shaped Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
, useful for a waste-paper basket or for kindling next to a fireplace.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Brass, Copper

Antique 19th Century Boat Shaped Bucket
19th Century Boat Shaped Bucket
H 12 in W 15 in D 12 in
19th c. Boat Shaped Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
carrying handle on spade hinges, useful for a waste-paper basket or for kindling next to a fireplace.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Brass, Copper

Antique 19th c. Boat Shaped Bucket
19th c. Boat Shaped Bucket
H 12 in W 15 in D 12 in
19th Century Grain Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
glows! Would be an incredible waste paper basket in a powder room or office. Could be also be planted
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19th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Grain Mortar
19th Century Grain Mortar
H 17.5 in W 13 in D 12 in
Georgian mahogany coopered brass bound plate bucket or pail
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
original colour. With the metal liner it can be used as a waste paper basket or plant jardiniere.
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Brass

Antique Water Bucket, Burmese, Silvered Copper, Fireside Store, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, offering an appealing opportunity as a coal or log bucket or waste paper basket. Delivered ready for the
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Early 19th Century Burmese Georgian Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Copper

Antique Ottoman Empire Waste Paper Bin, Middle Eastern, Copper Basket, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Ottoman Empire waste paper bin. A Middle Eastern, copper drawing room basket
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Mid-19th Century Asian Victorian Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Copper

Bargueño or desk with bridge base. Wood, metal. Spanish school, 17th c
Located in Madrid, ES
need of some restoration. Bargueño or covered waste-paper basket placed on a support of the type known
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Other

Antique Umbrella Stand, Paper Basket with Coat of Arms, Copper & Iron
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Austrian paper or waste basket - trash can. Perfect for your office or also to use as an
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1860s Austrian Early Victorian Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Copper, Wrought Iron

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Mid-18th Century English Brass Milk Pail
Located in London, GB
serve as an outstanding waste-paper basket under a desk or writing table.
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Brass, Copper

Art Deco Inlay Waste Paper Basket or Planter
Located in Nantucket, MA
Teak Art Deco waste paper basket or use as a planter with details indicative of the era. Tapered
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Teak

Leather Coat of Arms Waste Paper Basket The basket is made in leather
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Leather Coat of Arms Waste Paper Basket The basket is made in leather with the Royal Crest, it is
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1920s Colonial Revival Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Leather

19th Century Black Forest Carved Faux Bois Waste Basket w/ Iron Mounts
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique 19th century German black forest waste paper basket or trash can. Constructed likely
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19th Century Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Iron

Early 20th Century Metal Basket Bin
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Metal slotted basket, used for fishing, circa 1900. Perfect for use now as a unique waste paper
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Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Metal

19th Century American Oak Splint Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
of original green paint, and a twisted splint base. A chic waste paper basket!
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19th Century American Rustic Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Oak

Rustic Antique Black Forest Antler Basket 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
tusks. designed as plant cachepot or waste paper basket. executed ca. 1890.
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19th Century German Rustic Antique Waste Paper Basket

Vintage American Industrial Woven Wire Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
or out. Such a cool form and perfect for use as a waste paper basket that requires a narrow space.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Steel

Early 20th Century Industrial Metal Basket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
slotted sides and 2 carrying handles. Ideal for re-use as a waste paper basket or log bin. Has taken on
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Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Steel

Arts & Crafts Scandinavian Copper Bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
. Steel rim base and handle with turned pine handle. Ideal for use as a log bin or quirky waste paper
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Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Copper

Erie Art Metal Co. Waste Basket
By Erie Art Metal Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial age waste paper basket manufactured by the Erie Art Metal Co. in the 1920s. It is made
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1920s American Industrial Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Metal

Late 19th Century Arts & Crafts Copper Bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
waste paper basket or kindling bin. Expected surface marks, but a fine example.
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Copper

Rawhide Log Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
a fireplace for logs or as waste paper basket, English, 19th century.
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Late 19th Century English Rustic Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Cowhide

Rawhide Log Bucket
Rawhide Log Bucket
H 11 in Dm 16 in
Verdigris Copper Vessel
Located in Greenwich, CT
paper basket.
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1870s English Georgian Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Copper

Verdigris Copper Vessel
Verdigris Copper Vessel
H 12 in Dm 14 in
Arts & Crafts Scandinavian Copper Bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, with steel handle and bottom rim. Ideal for use as a log bin or waste paper basket. Expected surface
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Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Copper

Brass Bound Wooden Planter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
very attractive planter or a very superior waste paper basket? The Barrel is 10” high and 12 in
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19th Century Campaign Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Pine

Turned Mahogany Peat Bucket with Ebonized Decoration
Located in Greenwich, CT
color. Great as kindling bucket, wine cooler or waste paper basket.  
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1840s Dutch William IV Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Brass

Unusual Georgian Mahogany Peat Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
whole with good color. Perfect as a waste paper basket or kindling holder.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Brass

Late 19th century arts and crafts copper bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
waste paper basket or kindling bin. Expected surface marks, but a fine example.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Copper, Steel

Georgian Peat Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
kindling or as waste paper basket. Height below is with handle down. With handle raised it is 24" tall.
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Brass

Georgian Peat Bucket
Georgian Peat Bucket
H 15.5 in Dm 13.5 in
19th Century English Brass Bound Copper Vessel
Located in Greenwich, CT
beautifully polished and perfect for its original purpose or as an umbrella stand or high waisted waste paper
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19th Century English Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Copper, Brass

Georgian Mahogany Plate Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
liner (would not have been lined originally, but perhaps a bit more serviceable as a waste paper basket
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18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Brass

Large 20th Century Vintage or Late Antique Round Rattan Basket with Lid 1 of 2
Located in London, GB
laundry basket or waste paper bin.
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Rattan

Antique French Burr Walnut Jardiniere Royal Provenance 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, also ideal for use as a luxurious waste paper basket, circa 1840 in date. The jardiniere is of
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1870s French Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Ormolu

Vintage Industrial Wire Mesh Waste Paper Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage industrial wire mesh waste paper basket, great shape and form, some minor bends of the
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Metal

Leather Waste Paper basket, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Leather Waste Paper basket, France 1950's
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Waste Paper Basket

Leather Waste Paper basket, France 1950's
H 11.82 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Fantastic Black Forest Antler Basket 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
wild boar tusks. may be used as plant cachepot or waste paper basket.
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19th Century German Rustic Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Wood, Antler

19th Century Apple Bushel Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
beautiful oxidized finish. Perfect in your kitchen or for use as a waste paper basket in a powder room.
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19th Century American Rustic Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Oak

Early 20th Century Industrial Metal Basket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
sides and 2 carrying handles.  Ideal for re-use as a waste paper basket or log bin. Has taken on a
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Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Steel

19th Century Arts & Crafts Copper Pail
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
a log bin or a novelty waste paper basket. Tin lined with steel handle. No holes making it water
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1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Copper

Arts and Crafts Scandinavian Copper Bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
. Steel rim base and handle with turned pine handle. Ideal for use as a log bin or quirky waste paper
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Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Copper

A Rectangular Copper Waste Paper Bin
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A rectangular copper waste paper bin This one has been used as a waste paper basket it has small
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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Copper

19th Century Arts & Crafts Shaped Copper Log Bin
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, fitted with a brass handle each side. Ideal for use as a log bin or a statement piece of a waste paper
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Copper

English Riveted Copper Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
riveted construction. Excellent for kindling or waste paper basket.
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1830s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Brass, Copper

English Brass Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
riveted construction. Excellent for kindling or waste paper basket.
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1850s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Brass

English Brass Bucket
English Brass Bucket
H 12 in Dm 12.5 in
Copper and Brass Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
construction and of Good Design. Ideal either for kindling or as waste paper basket.
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1910s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Brass, Copper

Copper and Brass Bucket
Copper and Brass Bucket
H 12 in Dm 11 in
Arts & Crafts Scandinavian Copper Bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, with steel handle and bottom rim. Well crafted item and ideal for use as a log bin or waste paper
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Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Copper, Steel

19th Century English Copper Apple Kettle
Located in Greenwich, CT
firewood container, or as waste paper basket.
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1830s English William IV Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Copper

Early Italian Cane Mahogany Paper Waste Basket, circa 1920's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Finely crafted footed wood and cane wastebasket, Italy circa 1920's.  
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Early 20th Century Italian British Colonial Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Cane, Mahogany

Late 19th century arts and crafts copper bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
ribs, complete with original handle.  Ideal for use today as waste paper basket or a kindling store by
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Copper, Steel

Hand Painted Antique Oak Staved Red Wooden Bucket circa 1850
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
wonderful waste paper basket / bin or as a flower pot stand / holder / container.
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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Victorian Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Wrought Iron

A Late 19th Century Brass Banded Waste Paper Bin in Mahognay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A brass banded waste paper bin in mahogany. Originating in England, circa 1880.
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Brass

Early 20th Century Small and Geometric Design Vintage Art Deco Waste Bucket
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Art Deco waste bucket for home and office. Original Art Deco waste buckets nowadays are very
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Chrome

Large 20th Century Vintage or Late Antique Round Rattan Basket with Lid 2 of 2
Located in London, GB
laundry basket or waste paper bin.
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Rattan

Antique English Idyllic Tin Plate Paper Waste Basket
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare surviver in the shape of this oval litter trash can for paper and office 'left-overs'. Its
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Early 20th Century English Romantic Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Metal

Antique Scandinavian Coal or Fireplace Bucket in Brass, Circa 1810
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
the handle. This bucket could be also be used as a cauldron, planter, ice bucket or paper waste
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Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Brass, Copper

Leather Waste Paper Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather Waste Paper Basket
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Early 20th Century English Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Leather

Leather Waste Paper Basket
Leather Waste Paper Basket
H 14.25 in Dm 10.25 in
Edwardian 20th Century Octagonal Mahogany and Caned Waste Paper Basket
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The octagonal mahogany waste paper basket has etched markings above caned panelled sides and
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1910s English Antique Waste Paper Basket

Rare Edwardian Walnut and Parcel-Gilt Waste Paper Basket
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The carved walnut waste paper basket has caned panelled sides and stands on parcel-gilt scrolled
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Walnut

19th Century Dutch Bucket or Waste Paper Basket
Located in London, GB
keeping a kettle warm over a bed of smouldering coals. This bucket would make the perfect paper waste
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Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Fruitwood

Lidded Brass Wastepaper Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique early 20thc brass trash can - waste paper basket.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Brass

Lidded Brass Wastepaper Basket
Lidded Brass Wastepaper Basket
H 27 in W 12 in D 12 in
Early 19th Century Lidded Bucket or Wastepaper Basket
Located in London, GB
texture and characterful appearance. This would make a very useful waste paper basket.
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Early 19th Century European Folk Art Antique Waste Paper Basket

Oak Brass Bound Bucket
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century English oak brass bound bucket. This would be a great planter or a waste paper basket
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19th Century English Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Brass

Oak Brass Bound Bucket
Oak Brass Bound Bucket
H 17 in Dm 17.5 in
French Grain Measure
Located in Pasadena, CA
work well for waste paper baskets.
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Iron

French Grain Measure
French Grain Measure
H 12.5 in Dm 12 in
Early 19th Century Dutch Fruitwood Bucket "Teestoof" or Wastepaper Basket
Located in London, GB
waste paper basket of bin. Height is excluding the handle.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Fruitwood

Victorian Mahogany Fretwork Octagonal Basket,
Located in New York, NY
Victorian mahogany fretwork octagonal waste paper basket expertly executed in mahogany fretwork in
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19th Century English Antique Waste Paper Basket

Remarkable European Wine Bucket With Dolphin Supports
Located in Great Barrington, MA
. This would also make a great planter or waste paper basket. Possibly Dutch
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19th Century European Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Brass, Iron

Vintage French Waste Paper Basket leather with Gold Embossed Decoration
Located in Antwerp, BE
French leather waste paper basket with gold embossed decoration . The sides are made to emulate
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Early 20th Century French Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Leather

19th Century Mahogany and Brass, Waste Paper Basket
Located in New York, NY
19th century mahogany and brass, waste paper basket.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Brass

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Renaissance Style Oak Tester/4 Poster King Bed w/ Armorial Tapestry Bedspread
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Oak

English Faux Book Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
English Faux book nightstand, a hand carved and gilt faux book bedside chest, with four spine front drawers, on bun feet. Dimensions: 25" W x 19" D x 26" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Victorian Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Wood

English Faux Book Nightstand
English Faux Book Nightstand
H 26 in W 25 in D 19 in
Large Holy Land Mother-of-pearl, Abalone Shell and Olive Wood Icon
Located in London, GB
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Early 20th Century Israeli Modern Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Olive

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu

Bed Venetian Painted Trompe-L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking Mattress
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...
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1730s European Baroque Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Paint

Vintage Novelty Ceramic Trompe-L’oeil Waste Paper Basket
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage Novelty Ceramic Trompe-L’oeil Waste Paper Basket The container is made with ceramic leather book spines, a fun Trompe-L’oeil and a very attractive conversation piece Th...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Antique Waste Paper Basket

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Leather

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Antique Waste Paper Basket For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique waste paper basket for your home. Each antique waste paper basket for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. There are many kinds of the antique waste paper basket you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique waste paper basket bearing Art Deco, Georgian or Industrial hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Waste Paper Basket?

An antique waste paper basket can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,675, while the lowest priced sells for $425 and the highest can go for as much as $3,000.

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