Richly Painted
Berry Gathering Bucket 

American, 19th century. Believed to be Shaker made.

Retaining the original vivid barn-red paint, with black bands and white interior. The staves remain tight and sound. Bail handle secured by diamond-shaped zinc escutcheons. Excellent dry red surface and appealing crackle to the black bands. This bucket was really used as evidenced by the interior stains. Structurally superb.

Just 4 ½ inches tall x 5 5/8 diameter.