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antique 19th c painted firkin wooden bucket decorated red over blue original

antique 19th c wooden firkin
1. mid 19th c, see photo of finger laps, rose head tacks are used
2. red paint over old blue paint
3. red paint and decoration are old, not as old the blue paint under the red
4. very sturdy
5. staves are all tight, very secure
6. small wooden peg missing on the edge of the lid
7. handle well attached
8. clean inside
9. some light deterioration of red paint on one side, see photo
10. some light flaking of decoration on top, blue showing trough
11. painted decoration original free hand, not stenciled
12. really stunning item, estate buy here in NH
approximate measurements
1. total height 9.5 in.
2. across the top with the lid on 8.5 in.
3. across the bottom 9.25 in.
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