Two Painted Wooden Firkins

Description:

Two Painted Wooden Firkins, America, 19th century, stave and bentwood hoop constructed firkins with covers and swing handles, one round with a yellow-painted banner inscribed "G. CASSIA" on dark olive ground, the other oval, painted gray, (imperfections),ht. 12, 9 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

The round firkin with break and loss to lower hoop joinery;