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Large 19th. c. Firkin w/Original Salmon Paint
This is a bottom of the stack firkin with the best original salmon paint. It has a wooden swing handle w/ button pegs that are secured with square nails. There are 3 fingered bands on the firkin base and on the cover. The 3 firkin bands are fastened with copper tacks and the 1 lid band with iron tacks. The top of the firkin staves are chamfered to fit the lid. Because of the chamfered top edge on the firkin and the iron tacks instead of copper, the lid is most likely an early replacement. The lid fits flat and doesn’t rock. The bands are a little loose but won’t come off. A long piece of the lid rim above the finger lap is missing. The staves are tight. Top diameter is 11” and bottom diameter is 12” and the firkin is 12 1/2” tall. Mid-19th century. Price: sold
