PAINTED LEATHER FIRE BUCKET FROM THE “ATTENTIVE” FIRE SOCIETY OF BOSTON.

Early 19th century. Boston, Massachusetts. Very well painted leather fire bucket, having a red background with painted scrolls, clasped hands, and cartouches and scroll identifying it as bucket number one for owner “John Rupp – Attentive”. REF: Boston Fire Historical Society documents that the Attentive Fire Society was founded with constitution and rules from 1803, and was formed in 1810. SIZE: 12-1/2″ t. CONDITION: Handle detached on one side, leather on handle badly decayed. Bucket very good with minor loss on back of top edge, scratches and paint loss commensurate with age and use. 9-94898 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2086

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2086	$1,790.75	PAINTED LEATHER FIRE BUCKET FROM THE “ATTENTIVE” FIRE SOCIETY OF BOSTON. Early 19th century. Boston, Massachusetts. Very well painted leather fire bucket, having a red background with painted scrolls, clasped hands, and cartouches and scroll identifying it as bucket number one for owner “John Rupp – Attentive”. REF: Boston Fire Historical Society documents that the Attentive Fire Society was founded with constitution and rules from 1803, and was formed in 1810. SIZE: 12-1/2″ t. CONDITION: Handle detached on one side, leather on handle badly decayed. Bucket very good with minor loss on back of top edge, scratches and paint loss commensurate with age and use. 9-94898 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2086 Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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PAINTED LEATHER FIRE BUCKET FROM THE “ATTENTIVE” FIRE SOCIETY OF BOSTON.