Painted Leather Fire Bucket

Description:

Painted Leather Fire Bucket, New England, early 19th century, the bucket with painted inscription "No 2.H. HILDRETH/F.S./1812," with white floral decoration, over older painted inscription, ht. 13 1/4 in.

Note: The fire bucket is related to Hosea Hildreth, principal of Deerfield Academy.
Estimate $400-600

Handle detached on the left side.


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