Lot 129

Very Large Brass Repousse Firewood Bucket

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

British/Continental, 19th century, large deep form with hammered and incised decoration, crest surmounted by plumed helm and foliate decoration, lion mask and ring side carrying handles, resting on three hairy paw feet, 29-1/4 x 26-3/4 in.

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia

Condition

surface dirt layer and accretion, some dents and warping to metal, some areas of verdigris, especially at feet and masks