08-09-201408-09-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 9, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Red-painted Leather Fire Bucket

Sell one like this
$800$650
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2744MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 10, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Red-painted Leather Fire Bucket, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, c. 1815, centered with a large spreadwing eagle and shield, the eagle holding a banner in its beak inscribed "MECHANIC FIRE SOCIETY," black paint on the leather collar, replaced leather handle with replaced metal loops, (paint wear and losses),ht. to top of collar 13 in.
Estimate $600-800


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Keywords

Portsmouth, MECHANIC FIRE SOCIETY, replaced metal loops, New Hampshire