Vintage Large Painted Wooden Firkin Sugar Storage Bucket 13" Primitive Americana

Description: This large wooden firken bucket, that once stored bulk kitchen staples such as sugar or flour, now stands out as a unique piece of folk-decorated Americana. 

• Constructed with wooden staves, staples and small nails
• Wooden bail handle and fitted decorated lid
• Exterior - Warm earthy palette - painted in a deep, warm brown with body decorated band of repeated whimsical mythic woodland face - resembling a woodland imp, framed by stylized leaves, vines and wildflowers, likely symbolizing the sprit of the forest
• Interior - Likely repainted - refreshed in a sky-blue, adding another layer to its history, giving it a refresh over time
• A unique example of folk-decorated Americana with decorative appeal                                                                                                                                                                                                

Note: Refer to "Condition" below and all photographs for additional information

Circa: Likely Early 1900s

Dimensions: Overall Height: 13" (to top of lid handle), 12 1/4"(to top of lid), Diameter (top): 12 1/8"- 12 1/4", Depth: 11

Product Weight: 4 pounds 8 ounces

Material: Wood, Staples, Small Nails

Color: Brown and Earthy Tones, Sky-Blue

Craftsmans/Maker: Unknown

Origin: Northeastern United States

Condition: Used. Condition commensurate with age and use. Still retains its original staves. Scratches and paint loss is present. Wear to decoration and loss of color on four faces. Refresh - repaint of color on interior.

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