Bidspirit auction | American 19th Century Grain Painted

American 19th Century Grain Painted Wooden Firkin or Sugar Bucket - This 19th-century American firkin or sugar bucket is constructed with a stave-built body and features an overall grain painted finish. The faux-grained decoration is executed in reddish-brown and ochre tones, with the main body displaying simulated burls and the horizontal bands and handle featuring repeating chevron patterns. The container is equipped with a fitted circular lid and a wooden swing handle secured to the body by round wooden buttons. The horizontal bands are joined using a finger-lapped or swallowtail technique and are fastened with small metal tacks. The interior of the bucket remains in an unpainted, natural wood state. No maker marks or signatures are visible on the piece. Diameter: approximately 10 inches Height (including extended handle): approximately 15 to 16 inches.