2259

$1,481.25

COLLECTION OF FOUR AMERICAN LEATHER FIRE BUCKETS.

First quarter 19th century, New England. All with leather handles. Three in green paint. 1) With family name “T. EASTMAN” above “NO 1” all within black line oval border. 2) With family name “R. BALDWIN” in gold gilt letters. 3) With name “J.P. BREWSTER” in black lettering. 4) In black enamel paint with evidence of original family name within a cartouche, now painted over. Inlaid now in later paint “A.D. 1800”. SIZE: Shortest 10-1/2″ h. Tallest 10-3/4″ h. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: Buckets structurally intact, 1) and 2) with later handles, 3) with painted surfaces heavily abraded, 4) repainted as noted with additional old restoration to upper lip. Fair to good overall. 50574-8 (800-1,200) – Lot 2259

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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