Bittersweet Red-painted Firkin Bucket

Bittersweet Red-painted Firkin Bucket, possibly Crawford County, Pennsylvania, third quarter 19th century, the lid with porcelain knob, the bucket with iron hoops and wire handle, the underside of the lid inscribed "Grandma Sikes Sugar Pail," ht. with knob 12, bottom dia. 12 in. Estimate $200-250 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.