Description
Handled pail in orange, “W.” on bottom
Lot 43: Pail
$2,124.00
Lot 43: Pail
$2,124.00
Estimate: $1,000 – $1,500
Price Realized: $2,124
Pine, original orange painted finish, two black painted bands and elongated vertical diamond bail plates, maple handle with convex profile and single scribe line, shaped iron wire bail, stenciled black “W.” on bottom, (Note: an “H.” was evidently painted over), excellent condition and color, probably Enfield, NH, c. 1840-1850, 7″ h (to rim), 13″ h (to handle), 10 1/4″ dia, (Ed Clerk collection).
Exhibited:
“Shaker, Original Paints & Patinas”, Cat. 42c, November 17, 1987 – January 10, 1988, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, June Sprigg, Curator, Illustrated p. 33.
