Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1134

AMERICAN, PROBABLY NEW ENGLAND, LEATHER FIRE BUCKET

Estimate: $150 - $250
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

AMERICAN, PROBABLY NEW ENGLAND, LEATHER FIRE BUCKET, leather, with polychrome painted surface to front with banner reading "A. SHEARMAN, JR. / 1829", retains two modern replacement detached handles to interior. First half 19th century. 12 3/4" HOA.

Condition

Good condition with all-over darkening to surface, loss to original handle and handle attachments, leather very dry but stable. 

From a Virginia private collection.