An attractive Painted Antique Firkin with carrying handle. Probably late C19th or early C20th. Nicely made and painted. Painted initials to the rear with pencil inscription. Height with handle upright is 54cm. Lovely as it is but could be used as a log or kindling bucket, side table or stool.
Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration
Tinker & Toad has dated this piece to the 1920s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA904071
Description
An attractive Painted Antique Firkin with carrying handle. Probably late C19th or early C20th. Nicely made and painted. Painted initials to the rear with pencil inscription. Height with handle upright is 54cm. Lovely as it is but could be used as a log or kindling bucket, side table or stool.
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