Firkin Antique Wooden Sugar Barrel Bucket

A traditional wooden "firkin" or sugar bucket has a handle and lid. Handmade about 1890, the wooden lid and handle are original.

A "firkin" is an old English unit of volume, and today means a wooden pail of about 10 liters or 2-3 gallons. This antique pine bucket was crafted like half of a barrel, it has warm patina and original wooden banding. The lid has a warp, see photos.

Excluding the handle, this picturesque antique Americana treasure measures 12" diameter and 12" tall.

Item # L-F497 WEBO

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