Bidspirit auction | American Green-Painted Softwood Firkin

American Green-Painted Softwood Firkin - An American green-painted softwood firkin, 19th Century, with bentwood bail handle, staved, finger-joint banded with tack construction. Dimensions: Height of firkin 11 1/2in; diameter 12in; height including handle 16 1/2in. Condition: The lid with wear and small losses to the banding. Retaining an old green-painted surface with layers of earlier paint visible, otherwise in generally good condition overall.