Green Painted Firkin

Painted firkin in original green painted surface with copper nailed construction, wood buttons, staves are tight, does show nicks and scrapes from normal in use, dating from 19th century.
Lid has name in black paint which appears to be Emery and another name which cannot be made out.
Nice early firkin in dry original paint, measures 12.5" high and 11 ¾" diameter.

 
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Green Painted Firkin

Green Painted Firkin

 

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