Lot # 33 - Vintage Faux Wood Metal Wastebasket Lion Ring Handles

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 16-Sep-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 28-Sep-2026 7:32:00 PM
Current bid:

$6.00

Highest bidder:

Kay

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Description :

Large vintage cylindrical metal wastebasket or decorative storage bin with a warm faux burled-wood finish, horizontal banding, and two substantial black metal ring handles. Each ring is suspended from a raised classical lion-head mount, giving the piece a handsome Regency or Empire-inspired look. Dark finished interior and black base. A substantial decorative piece suitable as a wastebasket, umbrella stand, magazine holder, or general storage container.

Approx. Measurements: 16–20" H x 16–19" diameter.

Condition: Good vintage condition with surface scratches, scuffs, finish wear, and small marks consistent with age and use. Interior and underside show additional wear. Ring handles and lion-head mounts appear intact. Please review photos for exact condition.

Historical Note: Lion-mask ring handles derive from classical Greek and Roman decorative motifs and became especially fashionable during the Regency and Empire periods. The motif was revived repeatedly in 20th-century interiors, particularly on Hollywood Regency and traditional furnishings. This example appears to be a later vintage decorative metal piece rather than an early antique.

Est. Value: 75-150


Auction History

Highest bidder is Kay

Date Bid User
16-Sep-2026 10:53:35 PM $6.00 Kay
16-Sep-2026 5:32:25 PM $5.00 M2

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