FINE PAIR OF NEW ENGLAND FIRE BUCKETS.

FINE PAIR OF NEW ENGLAND FIRE BUCKETS. Circa 1812, probably Massachusetts. This paint decorated pair of “No 1” and “No 2” buckets belonging to the Varrell Family and dated “1812” beneath a scrolling banner terminating in leaf tips and decorated with a 5-pointed star joined with two tassels. Decorated with brick red rim and base, the yellow banner and scrolls with red trim. The star in shades of blue. All on a black ground. Note the hand tied loops on the leather handles. SIZE: Bucket 12-1/4″ h. Overall 19-1/2″ h. CONDITION: The painted surfaces early, if not original. The No 1 bucket with losses within pennant between “a” and “r” and in the area of “l” at end of name. Also paint losses in scrolling leaf tips. The No 2 bucket overall very good, with one leather handle broken away from the fire bucket. 9-20348 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

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
	2031	$8,050.00	FINE PAIR OF NEW ENGLAND FIRE BUCKETS. Circa 1812, probably Massachusetts. This paint decorated pair of “No 1” and “No 2” buckets belonging to the Varrell Family and dated “1812” beneath a scrolling banner terminating in leaf tips and decorated with a 5-pointed star joined with two tassels. Decorated with brick red rim and base, the yellow banner and scrolls with red trim. The star in shades of blue. All on a black ground. Note the hand tied loops on the leather handles. SIZE: Bucket 12-1/4″ h. Overall 19-1/2″ h. CONDITION: The painted surfaces early, if not original. The No 1 bucket with losses within pennant between “a” and “r” and in the area of “l” at end of name. Also paint losses in scrolling leaf tips. The No 2 bucket overall very good, with one leather handle broken away from the fire bucket. 9-20348 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 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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