RARE AND IMPORTANT “CITIZENS FIRE CO.” SCENIC DECORATED FIRE BUCKET.

New England first quarter 19th century. The leather fire bucket with handle on iron rings, nicely decorated depicting a fireman fighting a fire in a 3 story building beneath a band marked “Citizens Fire Co.” in fine black calligraphy on oyster white ground within black perimeter above the word “RELIEF” in a foliate banner. The bucket in age darkened salmon red paint, the interior in early gray/green over original black. SIZE: 11-3/4″ h x 81/2″ d. PROVENANCE: Wayne Pratt, Woodbury, Connecticut to a private collection. CONDITION: All elements original, one lug appears restitched, all other stitching original and intact. Excellent untouched dry original paint with age appropriate minor abrasions, very good overall. 49974-6 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2108

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

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
	2108	$17,182.50	RARE AND IMPORTANT “CITIZENS FIRE CO.” SCENIC DECORATED FIRE BUCKET. New England first quarter 19th century. The leather fire bucket with handle on iron rings, nicely decorated depicting a fireman fighting a fire in a 3 story building beneath a band marked “Citizens Fire Co.” in fine black calligraphy on oyster white ground within black perimeter above the word “RELIEF” in a foliate banner. The bucket in age darkened salmon red paint, the interior in early gray/green over original black. SIZE: 11-3/4″ h x 81/2″ d. PROVENANCE: Wayne Pratt, Woodbury, Connecticut to a private collection. CONDITION: All elements original, one lug appears restitched, all other stitching original and intact. Excellent untouched dry original paint with age appropriate minor abrasions, very good overall. 49974-6 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2108 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}

RARE AND IMPORTANT “CITIZENS FIRE CO.” SCENIC DECORATED FIRE BUCKET.