PAIR OF REUBEN DOW FIRE BUCKETS.

Circa 1806. Nantucket, Massachusetts. Pair of polychrome paint decorated leather fire buckets marked “Reuben Dow July 1806”. Painted on banners within scrolling polychrome borders, centering a cartouche decorated with a displayed eagle; all on an indigo ground, the top and bottom rims in brick-red paint. Each originally fitted with leather handles. NOTE: Reuben Dow is the son of Henry (1741-1802) and Abigail Dow (born 1737. Reuben Dow born February 6, 1774 in Nantucket. SIZE: 13″ h x 9″ dia. PROVENANCE: From the Mayhew-Pinkham-Coleman Family Estate of Nantucket, Massachusetts. These families and their descendants were a part of the original families on Nantucket Island, with roots in the 17th century. CONDITION: Painted surfaces show effect of wear and aging. The figure of the eagle within the cartouche appears to be intact, although greatly darkened. One handle present but detached. Second handle absent. 50779-3 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2343

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 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
	2343	$2,370.00	PAIR OF REUBEN DOW FIRE BUCKETS. Circa 1806. Nantucket, Massachusetts. Pair of polychrome paint decorated leather fire buckets marked “Reuben Dow July 1806”. Painted on banners within scrolling polychrome borders, centering a cartouche decorated with a displayed eagle; all on an indigo ground, the top and bottom rims in brick-red paint. Each originally fitted with leather handles. NOTE: Reuben Dow is the son of Henry (1741-1802) and Abigail Dow (born 1737. Reuben Dow born February 6, 1774 in Nantucket. SIZE: 13″ h x 9″ dia. PROVENANCE: From the Mayhew-Pinkham-Coleman Family Estate of Nantucket, Massachusetts. These families and their descendants were a part of the original families on Nantucket Island, with roots in the 17th century. CONDITION: Painted surfaces show effect of wear and aging. The figure of the eagle within the cartouche appears to be intact, although greatly darkened. One handle present but detached. Second handle absent. 50779-3 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2343 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 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.

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PAIR OF REUBEN DOW FIRE BUCKETS.