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19TH CEN FIRKIN WOOD BUCKET BAIL HANDLE PORCELAIN XC

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19TH CEN FIRKIN WOOD BUCKET BAIL HANDLE PORCELAIN XC
19TH CEN FIRKIN WOOD BUCKET BAIL HANDLE PORCELAIN XC
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We are pleased to offer this Swing Handle Green painted Wooden Bucket or Barrel dating from late 1800s to early 1900s. This Firkin Bucket features a porcelain knob lift off lid and a swing bale handle. Typically would have been used for flour or other household goods. ...............................REFERENCE FIRKIN: In the U.K., the word Firkin refers to an old unit of measurement that was originally a quarter barrel (9 imperial gallons) and is still used as a measurement for beer and ale.In the U.S., the meaning of the word evolved during colonial times to mean a small wooden bucket with a lid and handle that was used to store butter (covered with brine to keep it from going rancid), lard, soap, sugar (which would have been a sugarloaf), beer and even nails. The size varied, but many are about 10" tall and 10" in diameter.*** Weight: 3# 8oz - Measurements: 11" Height with lid, 10".. top diam, 10.75" bottom diameter..
Condition
Surface and edge wear bands loose, lid rim separated, faded
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19TH CEN FIRKIN WOOD BUCKET BAIL HANDLE PORCELAIN XC

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