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This rare antique midland copper fire fighter bucket is a unique piece that dates back to the late 19th or early 20th century. Crafted from high-quality copper, it holds historical significance as a firefighter accessory used in the past. Its architectural and garden appeal makes it a functional yet stylish addition to any home, adding a touch of vintage charm to a fireplace or mantel. With its sturdy material and timeless design, this antique bucket is sure to be a standout piece in any collection.

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Antique New improved House Maids Box / bucket / tidy rare servants aid. Pine with iron straps, lift out tray and swing handle. For the downstairs staff. Chip to the wood tray to the corner please see photo.

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Antique rare early Shaker Community bucket w/lid sm diamonds 19th c original. Antique early rare Shaker Community small bucket with lid. Mid to late 1800s 2. I have not cleaned this, right out of NH estate, 4. Overall very nice condition 5. Very clean inside, looks like it was never used 6. Very tight, staves are tight 7. Metal bands are tight 8. Lid does not go all the way on, lid seems to be slightly swelled 9. The meal diamonds are something the Shakers used on all of their buckets 10. This is cherry knob, also used on the buck lids 11. Very nice patina, has not been oiled, this is all natural aging color 12. Notice how clean the bottom is, this has been sitting in one place for many years. Across the top 5.5 in. Height to top of knob with top on 6.75 in. Across the bottom 6.5 in. Scroll down for larger photos. All US packages have tracking and are insured. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.

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Antique 19th century, painted blackish green tin bucket has an old replaced make do tin lid. Measures 14″ wide x 8″ high s 6-3/4″ deep (14″ high to top of handle). Very good condition – just normal wear as would be expected from years of use. Please examine photo’s closely as they are considered part of the description. We try our best to accurately describe all items and any discrepancy is not intentional. Non porous items must have invisible security mark intact when return is received back. More than happy to help with any issues.

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This vintage berry pail is a true gem! It boasts a charming ivory color with a forged iron handle that adds to its rustic appeal. This pail is a rare find with its original wood material and early primitive antique design. The size of this pail, which measures 4.50 inches, makes it perfect for collectors of small antique items. The style of this pail is a naive, primitive design that is perfect for those who appreciate early American antiques. Its quality and authenticity are guaranteed as it is an original piece, not a reproduction. This antique early berry pail is a must-have for any antique collector, especially those who are drawn to primitive-style decor.

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Offering this antique wood bucket. Measures 10″ T (29″ including chain) 6″ top diameter x 7.5″ base. This is a well or grease bucket. Has the best attic surface cabin style look. Was a barn find. Has the wood woven band on the bottom and the other is missing. I applied a clear glue on some the staves so doesn’t loosen in dry rooms as seen. (It’s tight) One side on the outside and inside has old grease still on it. Great piece with an old chain attached to it. Expect minor imperfection consistent with age and use.

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Lovely pearlware early 1800s creamer is in great condition, lid missing and has a base chip. Has crazing as well.

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RARE EARLY 19TH CENTURY AME RI CAN FOLK ART , NEW ENGLAND PRIMITIVE ANTIQUE 1826 HAND PAINTED LEATHER F I R E B U C K E T , w i t h I N I T I A L S R. Featuring GOLD GILT D E C O R A T I V E E N A M E L P A I N T over DARK GREEN FIELD & H A N D D E C O R A T E D DIAGONAL BANNER & HEAVY C O R D S E W N L E A T H E R SIDEWALLS, BASEPLATE & BULBOUS, CUPPED BUCKET UPPER RIM. [Recently discovered in southern New Hampshire in an early post and beam farmhouse on what was once a large, working farm, with various barns & horse stalls]. Early 19th century Ame ri can folk art, New England primitive antique, hand decorated, painted, sewn heavy leather fire buckets. 12 ¼” Height x 8″ top Width x 6 ¼ Base. Offered for your review and consideration is this absolutely wonderful and just recently discovered in southern New Hampshire, hand decorated, hand sewn heavy leather upright fire bucket, featuring gold gilt enamel paint over an emerald green painted field, with’No. 2′ hand painted along the top margin, signifying which firefighting pump or ladder truck it was associated with and belonged to. The date of its realization is hand painted along the lower margins’1826. There’s some slight to moderate gold gilt enamel loss only in this area contained within the banner. The heavy sewn leather seams are still incredibly intact and complete, with no thread loss. The leather sidewalls aren’t distorted or deformed. The bucket is now missing its original leather wrapped carrying handle, which had broken free of the leather side hoops. A beautiful, original, unadulterated antique piece of Ame ric ana. Found in southern New Hampshire. The fire bucket hasn’t been touched. It remains as it was when it was removed from the estate it was originally discovered in and to which it was associated with for many, many years. Thrilling and a summation of why those of us who do this, do this. An absolutely thrilling and exhilarating discovery. Good to Very Good overall antique condition. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Historical Memorabilia\Firefighting & Rescue\Other Firefighting & Rescue”. The seller is “modsanctuary” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Rare: Scarce & very hard to find
• First generation painted surfaces: Original paint
• Hand decorated: Hand painted
• Orig leather wrapped rope handle missing: 196 years old
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Firefighting & Rescue
• American folk art: New England primitives
• Found in southern New Hampshire: Found in new England
• Green enamel basepaint: Gold gilt hand painted date & initials
• Dry, matte finish: No dings, dents or deformities
• American antique firefighting artifacts: Original, period, antique item
• No repairs (old or new): No ‘in-painting’ (old or new)
• Initialed ‘R. G.': Dated ‘1826’
• Estate fresh: New to the marketplace
• Year: 1826
• 100% original antique condition: New to the marketplace
• Heavy leather sidewalls & base: Cut leather round baseplate
• Hand sewn bucket sidewalls: Hand sewn bulbous rim & baseplate
• American: Antique
• Early American firefighting: Original, period firefighting artifacts
• *No leather handle found with bucket: *As-found,’ untouched estate condition

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VERY RARE EARLY 19TH CENTURY AME RI CAN ANTIQUE NEW ENGLAND. SALISBURY, MASSACHUSETTS PRIMITIVE, DEEP EMERALD GREEN & GOLD GILT HAND LETTERED, DECORATED LEATHER FIRE B U C K E T, w i t h L E A T H E R WRAPPED TWISTED, H E A V Y H E M P R O P E H A N D L E, with. BRASS C O N N E C T I N G S I D E L O O P S , f e a t u r i n g HAND L E T T E R E D F R O N T SIDEWALL TYPOGRAPHY’SALISBURY’ o n t o p of RIBBON BANNER, w i t h O N E S I D E o f H A N D L E TORN AWAY at L E A T H E R C L A S P , U N T O U C H E D, UNRESTORED & AS FOUND in the ESTATE, with ONE BROKEN HANDLE LEATHER SIDE CLASP. [Recently found in southeastern New Hampshire in an early post and beam country estate]. Early 19th century Ame ri can antique New England primitive decorated leather fire buckets. 20″ full Height x 11 ¾” Height (without handle). 8 ½” Width (left to right) x 9 ¾” Depth (front to back). X 6 ¾ base Width. From the early 19th century Massachusetts’ Atlantic coastal town of Salisbury, Massachusetts with love, from between 185 to 220 years ago, comes this exciting, recently discovered, deep emerald green enamel, hand painted and gold gilt hand lettered, Ame ri can antique New England primitive leather fire bucket, from around the time of the War of 1812, or shortly thereafter. Just recently found in an early southeastern New Hampshire post and beam home, this rare antique leather fire bucket is as it was when it was unearthed in the home, where it had been for literally centuries or as long as anyone in the home was aware of. The bucket’s sidewalls feature 100% original period, hand painted surfaces and dry, matte finish. The fire bucket has no sidewall’pushes,’ deformities, dents or dings. The leather wrap on the wound hemp rope handle has moderate loss at and around the apex of the looped handle. It also doesn’t have any leather tears or deep, noticeable abrasions. The hand painted and hand lettered typography is now reduced by previous exposure to the soot of previous fires and from the effects of light and of time. The surfaces haven’t been artificially enhanced with lacquer or cleaned. This wonderful early 19th century Ame ri can antique New England primitive, hand decorated leather fire bucket remains untouched and unrestored and in 100% original estate condition. A rare bird indeed. Fair to Good overall antique condition. The item “RARE EARLY 19TH C SALISBURY MA ANTIQUE PRIM DEC LEATHER FIRE BUCKET, ROPE HANDLE” is in sale since Saturday, November 13, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Historical Memorabilia\Firefighting & Rescue\Other Firefighting & Rescue”. The seller is “modsanctuary” and is located in Milford, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Hand lettered high case typography: 100% hand painted
• Leather wrapped rope handle & body: Hand tooled thick leather body
• Twisted hemp rope cord handle: Raised, cleated round letter footing
• Americana: Primitives
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Firefighting & Rescue
• Estate fresh: New to the marketplace
• 100% original antique condition: Untouched & unaltered
• Not cleaned & not restored: Not chemically cleaned w/any material
• Fire bucket remains as it was found: Not bastardized or refurbished
• No ‘in-painting’ (old or new): No repairs (old or new)
• Not lacquered/varnished to enhance color: Dry, matte original painted finish
• 100% original surfaces & paint: Deep emerald green enamel w/gold gilt lettering
• Complete & w/all orig component parts: Handle let go at side leather ring clasp
• Year: 1800-1835
• Brass handle ring clasps present/intact: No dents, leather pushes, tears or deep abrasions
• American: Antique
• Early 19th century: Circa 1800-1835
• Leather firebucket: Early New England firefighting accessories
• Salisbury, Massachusetts: New England
• Hand tooled & hand sewn leather body: Hand painted fire bucket facia

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