Antique Berry Bucket With Forged Iron Handle

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A charming 19th century berry bucket, hand crafted with wood staves bound by iron bands and finished in its original … Read more A charming 19th century berry bucket, hand crafted with wood staves bound by iron bands and finished in its original red and black painted surface. The forged twisted iron handle, with curled ends, shows the craftsmanship typical of farmhouse utilitarian wares from the late 1800s to early 1900s.

The paint has aged beautifully with a crackled surface and areas of wear, giving it that timeworn patina collectors prize. These buckets were once carried into fields for gathering berries, and today they make excellent decorative accents and charm. See less