Lot 7: Tub

Pine staves and bottom, original blue painted finish, iron hoops with V-shaped ends, tongue and groove joined staves, original offset iron handles in black paint attached to the heavy top hoop with two rivets, Canterbury or Enfield, NH, c. 1840-1850, 7″ h, 13 1/2″ dia.

Note: The rare blue color is usually indicative of the Ministry. The top hoop is thicker in gauge than the bottom hoop, and is quadruple riveted with double V-shaped ends to accommodate the handles.

Estimate: $1,500-2,000