$800
Red-painted Leather Fire Bucket, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, c. 1815, centered with a large spreadwing eagle and shield, the eagle holding a banner in its beak inscribed "MECHANIC FIRE SOCIETY," black paint on the leather collar, replaced leather handle with replaced metal loops, (paint wear and losses), ht. to top of collar 13 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-08-10