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Antique Firkin

19thc Original Mustard Painted Firkin
19thc Original Mustard Painted Firkin

19thc Original Mustard Painted Firkin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original mustard painted furkin from New England with original copper nail construction.The surface is the best.

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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Firkin

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century Grain Painted Firkin
Early 19th Century Grain Painted Firkin

Early 19th Century Grain Painted Firkin

$750

H 14.25 in Dm 15.25 in

Early 19th Century Grain Painted Firkin

Located in Nantucket, MA

Early 19th Century Grain Painted Firkin, possibly late 18th Century, a hand crafted firkin or bucket, having a round lid above a barrel-stave built vessel held by wooden hoops, on so...

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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Firkin

Materials

Pine

19thc Blue Painted Firkin in Original Paint
19thc Blue Painted Firkin in Original Paint

19thc Blue Painted Firkin in Original Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc original Blue painted Firkin. Original Copper nail construction. Fantastic patina.

Category

Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Firkin

Materials

Wood

Antique Pine Bentwood Farmhouse Firkin Lidded Bucket Basket Bail 11"
Antique Pine Bentwood Farmhouse Firkin Lidded Bucket Basket Bail 11"

Antique Pine Bentwood Farmhouse Firkin Lidded Bucket Basket Bail 11"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique pine farmhouse firkin / sugar storage bucket with paneled sides, banded lid and rotating bail handle.

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Early 20th Century Country Antique Firkin

Materials

Bentwood, Pine

Early American Folk Art 19th Century Cherry Wood Firkin Sewing Box
Early American Folk Art 19th Century Cherry Wood Firkin Sewing Box

Early American Folk Art 19th Century Cherry Wood Firkin Sewing Box

Located in New York, NY

Early American Folk Art Cherry wood firkin with original varnish finish and a sewing box interior 19th Century The name firkin originated from the Dutch word "viedikkijn" which mean...

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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Firkin

Materials

Wood, Cherry

1920s Hand-Crafted, Painted and Decorated Tripod Firkin or Sewing Bucket
1920s Hand-Crafted, Painted and Decorated Tripod Firkin or Sewing Bucket

1920s Hand-Crafted, Painted and Decorated Tripod Firkin or Sewing Bucket

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1920s hand-crafted, hand painted and Decorated Tripod Firkin or Sewing Bucket with handle. Newer paint job with flowers.  

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Firkin

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Painted Primitive Covered & Finger Staved Sugar Pail, Bucket or Firkin
Antique Painted Primitive Covered & Finger Staved Sugar Pail, Bucket or Firkin

Antique Painted Primitive Covered & Finger Staved Sugar Pail, Bucket or Firkin

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This folk art finger staved covered sugar bucket or firkin shows no indication of a specific maker, or country of origin.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Antique Firkin

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Late 19th Century Pennsylvania Shaker Bucket With Lid. All Original
Fine Quality Late 19th Century Pennsylvania Shaker Bucket With Lid. All Original

Fine Quality Late 19th Century Pennsylvania Shaker Bucket With Lid. All Original

Located in Incline Village, NV

Also, calling these wooden buckets 'firkins" has become commonplace and the terms are used interchangeably.

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Firkin

Materials

Wood

Late 19th C Authentic Shaker Wood Bucket. Pennsylvania, Circa 1885. All Original
Late 19th C Authentic Shaker Wood Bucket. Pennsylvania, Circa 1885. All Original

Late 19th C Authentic Shaker Wood Bucket. Pennsylvania, Circa 1885. All Original

Located in Incline Village, NV

Also, calling these wooden buckets 'firkins" has become commonplace and the terms are used interchangeably.

Category

1880s Folk Art Antique Firkin

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

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Teal Firkin

Teal Firkin

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H 10 in Dm 6 in

Teal Firkin

Located in Summerland, CA

Wonderful small teal firkin. Circa 1870. New England.

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19th Century American Antique Firkin

Materials

Wood

19th Century Softwood Red Painted Firkin
19th Century Softwood Red Painted Firkin

19th Century Softwood Red Painted Firkin

Unavailable

H 12.5 in Dm 11.5 in

19th Century Softwood Red Painted Firkin

Located in Woodbury, CT

19th century painted softwood covered firkin. Tongue and groove staves, tapered lap joint wood bands, bentwood swing handle with wood peg attachments.

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19th Century American Country Antique Firkin

Materials

Softwood

English, set of five brass 19th century Liquid Measures County of Bedford
English, set of five brass 19th century Liquid Measures County of Bedford

English, set of five brass 19th century Liquid Measures County of Bedford

Located in Woodbridge, CT

Four quarts make 1 gallon (of 277.274 cubic inches). One firkin or quarter barrel is 9 gallons. One kilderkin or half barrel is l8 gallons.

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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Firkin

Materials

Brass

19thc Original Brown Painted Large Firkin / Bucket
19thc Original Brown Painted Large Firkin / Bucket

19thc Original Brown Painted Large Firkin / Bucket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original brown painted firkin / bucket with lid.This is copper nail construction.The condition is very good and sturdy.

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Firkin

Materials

Wood

19thc Original Blue Painted Firkin From New England
19thc Original Blue Painted Firkin From New England

19thc Original Blue Painted Firkin From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

EARLY ORIGINAL 19THC BLUE PAINTED FIRKIN FROM NEW ENGLAND.THIS WONDERFUL BLUE FIRKIN IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND IS STAMPED OR SIGNED BY THE MAKER ON THE TOP OF THE LID.THIS IS A REAL ...

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19th Century American Antique Firkin

Materials

Pine

19thc Original Cream Painted Firkin From New England
19thc Original Cream Painted Firkin From New England

19thc Original Cream Painted Firkin From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC FANTASTIC CREAM PAINTED FIRKIN BUCKET WITH THE ORIGINAL LID.THIS FIRKIN IS IN GREAT CONDITION .THE NAILS ARE EARLY COPPER NAILED CONSTRUCTION.

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19th Century American Antique Firkin

Materials

Pine

19th Century Set of 2 Original Green Painted Firkins
19th Century Set of 2 Original Green Painted Firkins

19th Century Set of 2 Original Green Painted Firkins

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The largest one, bottom bucket has a couple small tine breaks but both buckets have amazing untouched surface. Smaller Firkin measures - 12 diameter x 12 height Signed Murdock JN ...

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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Firkin

Materials

Wood

Primitive Americana Shaker Handcrafted Four-Finger Lidded Firkin Bucket
Primitive Americana Shaker Handcrafted Four-Finger Lidded Firkin Bucket

Primitive Americana Shaker Handcrafted Four-Finger Lidded Firkin Bucket

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Primitive Americana Shaker form firkin offers handcrafted four finger wood bucket with painted finish, swivel handle and lid, 19th century Measures - 19.75" height (handle up), ...

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19th Century American Primitive Antique Firkin

Materials

Wood

Fantastic 19thc Signed Original Blue Painted Firkin From Maine
Fantastic 19thc Signed Original Blue Painted Firkin From Maine

Fantastic 19thc Signed Original Blue Painted Firkin From Maine

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FANTASTIC 19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED FIRKIN W/SIGNED LID "R.WARNER & CO." IN GREAT CONDITION.THIS WONDERFUL ROBIN EGG BLUE COLOR IS SO HARD TO FIND AND THIS ALSO HAS THE EARLY COPPE...

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19th Century American Antique Firkin

Materials

Pine

Two 19THC  Original White Painted Firkins  From New England
Two 19THC  Original White Painted Firkins  From New England

Two 19THC Original White Painted Firkins From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL ORIGINAL 19THC WHITE PAINTED FIRKIN'S FROM NEW ENGLAND.THIS STACK OF TWO BUCKETS WITH LIDS ARE IN GREAT CONDITION AND ARE SOLD AS A PAIR.

Category

19th Century American Antique Firkin

Materials

Pine

19th Century Robin Egg Blue New England Painted Firkin
19th Century Robin Egg Blue New England Painted Firkin

19th Century Robin Egg Blue New England Painted Firkin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic and vibrant light blue over green painted firkin was found in Maine. The condition is good with minor wear consistent with age and use.

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1870s American American Colonial Antique Firkin

Materials

Wood

19th Century Grungy Mauve Painted Firkin from New England
19th Century Grungy Mauve Painted Firkin from New England

19th Century Grungy Mauve Painted Firkin from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This worn and grungy 19th century painted dusty rose over dark blue painted firkin or handled bucket is in good as found condition.

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1860s American American Colonial Antique Firkin

Materials

Wood

Set of Four 19th Century Matching, Stackable Firkin Buckets
Set of Four 19th Century Matching, Stackable Firkin Buckets

Set of Four 19th Century Matching, Stackable Firkin Buckets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four matching stackable firkins from New England in good condition. These pine buckets have a dark stain surface and are in good condition.

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19th Century American Antique Firkin

Antique Primitive Divided Pine Firkin Sugar Basket Bucket Farmhouse Bail
Antique Primitive Divided Pine Firkin Sugar Basket Bucket Farmhouse Bail

Antique Primitive Divided Pine Firkin Sugar Basket Bucket Farmhouse Bail

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique primitive pine wood country farmhouse Firkin sugar basket with divider and handle.  

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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Firkin

Materials

Pine

19thc Original White Painted Firkin W/lid From New England
19thc Original White Painted Firkin W/lid From New England

19thc Original White Painted Firkin W/lid From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED FIRKIN FROM NEW ENGLAND WITH ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED SURFACE.THIS BUCKET HAS THE EARLY COPPER NAILS AND IS IN GREAT CONDITION.

Category

19th Century American Antique Firkin

Materials

Pine

19thc Dry Original Surface  Large Firkin/bucket From N.e.
19thc Dry Original Surface  Large Firkin/bucket From N.e.

19thc Dry Original Surface Large Firkin/bucket From N.e.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL DRY ATTIC SURFACE NEW ENGLAND LARGE OVERSIZE FIRKIN/BUCKET WITH SHAKER STYLE LAP BANDS AND EARLY ORIGINAL COPPER NAILS.GREAT AS A TRASH CAN OR MAGAZINE HOLDER NEXT TO A CHA...

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19th Century American Antique Firkin

Materials

Pine

Rare & Unusual Large Firkin/bucket W/lid From New England
Rare & Unusual Large Firkin/bucket W/lid From New England

Rare & Unusual Large Firkin/bucket W/lid From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FANTASTIC & UNUSUAL OVERSIZE FIRKIN-BUCKET WITH THE ORIGINAL LID IN PINE & HICKORY WOODS.THIS EARLY LARGE BUCKET IS CONSTRUCTED OF THREE ORIGINAL BAND WRAPS WITH THE ORIGINAL EARLY N...

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19th Century American Antique Firkin

Materials

Hickory, Pine

Group Of Three 19THC Original White Painted Firkin's  From N.E.
Group Of Three 19THC Original White Painted Firkin's  From N.E.

Group Of Three 19THC Original White Painted Firkin's From N.E.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FANTASTIC ORIGINAL WHITE/CREAM PAINTED 19THC FIRKIN /BUCKETS FROM NEW ENGLAND IN WONDERFUL OLD SURFACE.SOLD AS A GROUP OF THREE OR INDIVIDUALLY.SMALL 10 HIGH/10 DIAMETER/10 LONG 895....

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19th Century American Antique Firkin

Materials

Pine

-9Thc Original Mustard Painted Furkin From NE
-9Thc Original Mustard Painted Furkin From NE

-9Thc Original Mustard Painted Furkin From NE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This original chrome yellow original painted firkin or bucket, with lid, was found in New England.The the condition is very good.

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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Firkin

Materials

Wood

19Thc Original Painted Furkins -2
19Thc Original Painted Furkins -2

19Thc Original Painted Furkins -2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These two different firkin /buckets with lids are in fine condition as found.The smaller of the two is green with brown stripes and is in very good condition with a super patina. (12...

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Firkin

Materials

Wood

Collection of Willow Banded Treen Vessels
Collection of Willow Banded Treen Vessels

Collection of Willow Banded Treen Vessels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Collection of three 19th century willow banded treen vessels comprising: A Scottish firkin in mixed woods, alternating pine (light) and fruitwood (dark) having feather joints hold...

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Mid-19th Century European Folk Art Antique Firkin

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak, Pine, Willow

19th Century Original White Painted Firkin Bucket From New England
19th Century Original White Painted Firkin Bucket From New England

19th Century Original White Painted Firkin Bucket From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic white painted firkin bucket from New England. The condition is very good with construction.

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Firkin

Materials

Wood

Painted Firkin (Pantry Box)
Painted Firkin (Pantry Box)

Painted Firkin (Pantry Box)

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H 14 in Dm 15.25 in

Painted Firkin (Pantry Box)

Located in Sheffield, MA

Large covered wooden firkin, (pantry box), in the best original robins-egg blue paint.

Category

19th Century American Antique Firkin

Circa 1900's Diminutive Firkin
Circa 1900's Diminutive Firkin

Circa 1900's Diminutive Firkin

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H 6.25 in Dm 6.75 in

Circa 1900's Diminutive Firkin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1900 diminutive wood firkin with lid and wire bale handle, original age cracked light grey painted surface

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Firkin

Materials

Wire

Bucket, Firkin, Shaker, Primitive, Naive Cotuit, New England
Bucket, Firkin, Shaker, Primitive, Naive Cotuit, New England

Bucket, Firkin, Shaker, Primitive, Naive Cotuit, New England

Located in San Francisco, CA

Terrific wooden bucket, or firkin, used for storing agricultural products like apples.

Category

19th Century American Antique Firkin

Materials

Paint

Large New England Barrel
Large New England Barrel

Large New England Barrel

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H 28 in Dm 27.5 in

Large New England Barrel

Located in Culver City, CA

This piece has the same construction as a firkin.

Category

19th Century American Antique Firkin

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18th Century Italian Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Hand of a Santos/ Saint
18th Century Italian Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Hand of a Santos/ Saint

18th Century Italian Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Hand of a Santos/ Saint

$464Sale Price|46% Off

H 3.55 in W 4.34 in D 9.85 in

18th Century Italian Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Hand of a Santos/ Saint

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful original period piece and very decorative item. The hand of a baroque Saint figure with its original color. Italy circa 1750 Weathered. H:9cm W:11cm D:25cm

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Firkin

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Leather Rosewood Saddle Camel Stool Foot Rest Ottoman Pouf Bench Seat
Moroccan Leather Rosewood Saddle Camel Stool Foot Rest Ottoman Pouf Bench Seat

Moroccan Leather Rosewood Saddle Camel Stool Foot Rest Ottoman Pouf Bench Seat

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century camel seat stools. Made of Rosewood featuring a carved floral accents with brown leather seat, two handles and brass accents. Dimensions: 30.5"w x 13.5" x 16"

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20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Firkin

Materials

Brass

American of Martinsville Mid Century Modern Tallboy Dresser Gentleman's Chest
American of Martinsville Mid Century Modern Tallboy Dresser Gentleman's Chest

American of Martinsville Mid Century Modern Tallboy Dresser Gentleman's Chest

By American of Martinsville

Located in Dayton, OH

1960s American of Martinsville MCM Chest of Drawers. Features a walnut frame with bifold doors that open to three dovetailed drawers over two larger lower drawers. Drawers open via...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Firkin

Materials

Brass

18th-19th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
18th-19th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder

18th-19th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder

$535Sale Price|42% Off

H 14.38 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in

18th-19th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful 18th-19th century hand forged iron candleholder. A wonderful example of primitive folk art. A perfect balance between utility and aesthetics. Southern France, Spain, 18th...

Category

18th Century French Rustic Antique Firkin

Materials

Iron

Antique Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Curio Cabinet
Antique Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Curio Cabinet

Antique Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Curio Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian side by side / secretary desk / bookcase / display case. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Art Nouveau styling with curio cabinet next to a drop front secretary ove...

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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Firkin

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Cabinet of Curiosities Cabinet Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Cabinet of Curiosities Cabinet Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950

Cabinet of Curiosities Cabinet Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden cabinet. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the productio...

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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Firkin

Materials

Wood

14 Lacquered Paper Mache Trinket Boxes Russian Kashmir Indian Burmese Thailand
14 Lacquered Paper Mache Trinket Boxes Russian Kashmir Indian Burmese Thailand

14 Lacquered Paper Mache Trinket Boxes Russian Kashmir Indian Burmese Thailand

Located in Dayton, OH

Collection of 14 vintage hand-painted, lacquered paper mache lacquerware trinket / keepsake / cigarette / storage boxes, from the Russian, Kashmir, Indian, Burmese, and Thailand regi...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Firkin

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Original Blue Painted Small Oval Table
19th Century Original Blue Painted Small Oval Table

19th Century Original Blue Painted Small Oval Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century blue painted small oval table with original decoration of a New England scene in the center of the tabletop. This table has fantastic gilded stencil around the edge of t...

Category

20th Century American Other Antique Firkin

Materials

Pine

Antique French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl / Tian, Provence, c. 1850
Antique French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl / Tian, Provence, c. 1850

Antique French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl / Tian, Provence, c. 1850

$429Sale Price|54% Off

H 5.91 in W 14.38 in D 14.97 in

Antique French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl / Tian, Provence, c. 1850

Located in Buisson, FR

Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color, France, circa 1850. Good but weathered condition.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Firkin

Materials

Terracotta

19Thc Original Blue Painted Blanket Chest
19Thc Original Blue Painted Blanket Chest

19Thc Original Blue Painted Blanket Chest

$2,895

H 21 in W 40 in D 16.5 in

19Thc Original Blue Painted Blanket Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18Thc Original blue painted blanket chest from Pennsylvania with dovetailed construction through out. The brass key plate is original as well.Wonderful aged patina.

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1790s American Folk Art Antique Firkin

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique 1921 George Berry Derby Silverplated Golf Bag Cocktail Shaker 13"
Rare Antique 1921 George Berry Derby Silverplated Golf Bag Cocktail Shaker 13"

Rare Antique 1921 George Berry Derby Silverplated Golf Bag Cocktail Shaker 13"

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique 1921 Art Deco silver plate cocktail shaker in the form of a golf bag, designed by George Berry for the Derby / International Silver Co. This design was the first novelty...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Firkin

Materials

Sterling Silver

8000 Sheet Lot of Antique Extra Quality Composition Gold Leaf Foil Hastings 5.5"
8000 Sheet Lot of Antique Extra Quality Composition Gold Leaf Foil Hastings 5.5"

8000 Sheet Lot of Antique Extra Quality Composition Gold Leaf Foil Hastings 5.5"

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare and massive lot of composition gold leaf, approx. 8000 sheets. Includes: 11 intact packets (Hastings & Co, Made in Germany and Italy, 500 Sheets), 5 Open packets (equivale...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Firkin

Materials

Paper

Amazing Collection of 18th / 19th Century Weathered Vellum Books
Amazing Collection of 18th / 19th Century Weathered Vellum Books

Amazing Collection of 18th / 19th Century Weathered Vellum Books

$1,371Sale Price / set|41% Off

H 14.38 in W 2.56 in D 9.85 in

Amazing Collection of 18th / 19th Century Weathered Vellum Books

Located in Buisson, FR

Amazing collection of 5 extremely weathered vellum books, Spain/Italy 18th/ 19th century. Weathered and small losses and old repairs. More photo's available on request, please ask. ...

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18th Century Antique Firkin

Materials

Parchment Paper

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Antique Firkin For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique firkin you’re looking for. An antique firkin — often made from wood, softwood and pine — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique firkin you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique firkin is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art styles are sought with frequency.

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