Vintage large  galvanized metal fire bucket 1940s possibly earlier this fire bucket was originally a pump bucket used by the fire brigade to put out  small fires I have carefully removed the brass pump (for sale separately) but I can put back if so required please contact us for pricing etc there is also a bracket on the bucket for safety I can remove this prior to sale if required some age related wear fabulous looking rare item in this condition and size 
35 cm tall 
36 cm round at top 
25 cm round at base
Price is for fire bucket only all other items are illustration only 
Some age related wear 
The history of fire buckets and pumps includes: 
 
Fire buckets
Before organized fire brigades, people used buckets to fight fires. Buckets were made of leather and had rope handles. They were passed along a line of people to the fire. Buckets with rounded bottoms were more effective at launching water than flat-bottomed buckets. 
 
Fire pumps
The first fire pump was developed in the third century BC by Ctesibius, a Greek citizen of Alexandria. Hero of Alexandria improved on the design in the first century BC. 
 
Richard Newsham
In 1720, Richard Newsham built a manual pump that could pump 400 liters per minute. His pump was designed with a "gimble," a chain mechanism that kept the pistons vertical while pumping. Newsham's pump was the basis for many years of pump design. 
 
Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department
In 1803, Wethersfield, Connecticut established its volunteer fire department, which included two "force pumps". These were small wheeled water pumps that could be moved to a fire by men or horses. 
 
Fire buckets are still used today, especially for fighting small fires. They are cheap, reliable, and easy to use.