AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
VERY FINE EARLY BLUE PAINTED FIRKIN.Early 19th Century New England, probably Hingham, MA. This pine and ash example of small size with tapered body, "buttonhole banded" body and lid. The lid iron tact and forge nailed. The bentwood ash swing handle with square wood hinge joinery. The strong dry cobalt blue painted surface with fine patina. SIZE: 7-3/4" x 10" h overall x 8-1/4" dia. CONDITION: Minor white paint speckles on lid, otherwise excellent untouched condition. 49140-82 HMG (800-1,600)