Rustic Trash Can Appraisal

Rustic Texas Star Wooden Trash Bin

This item is a floor-standing tilt-out or lift-top trash receptacle constructed in a rustic Western or Southwestern style. The piece is primarily built from solid wood planks, likely pine or cedar, featuring a warm medium-brown honey stain that showcases a prominent vertical wood grain. The front panel is decorated with three cast iron or blackened metal emblems: two five-pointed Western stars flanking a central circular medallion featuring the state of Texas with an interior star. The construction utilizes wide vertical slats with mitered framing at the top and bottom. A black plastic liner bag is visible draped over the interior rim, held by the lid structure. In terms of condition, the wood shows significant surface wear, including horizontal scuffing and scratches across the mid-section where the finish has been abraded. There is visible grime accumulation around the base and lower edges. The style suggests a late 20th to early 21st-century mass-produced 'lodge' or 'country' aesthetic common in home decor stores. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures, indicating a commercial origin. The overall craftsmanship is functional but utilitarian, relying on simple joinery and decorative metal hardware to achieve its thematic look.