It was listed by Mark Seabrook Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
...the barrel is unusual in itself, as it probably contained a valuable food supplement for cattle or sheep....such as molasses, from sugar beet or milky whey, a by-product of cheese making, which used to be fed to lactating cattle, when I was a boy....so the barrel has done very well to survive in such good condition....it has also gained a fine colour from many years of use and it pleases me to see it being used again as a very useful stick /umbrella holder...!
English. C1860-80.
Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.
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Antique Furniture 19thc Oak Coopered Barrel Umbrella / Stick Holder. English. C1860-80.
