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JoshandLila

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a VERY old water bucket... but how old?
« on: December 16, 2011, 05:19:16 pm »
Hi folks!! came across this today and had to have it. The description simply stated Very old bucket. I think its a water/well bucket but not sure. It looks to be mid 19th century or earlier to me ( little clues like the forge welded ring in pic 3 ) but I wanted to show you guys and see what you thought.. paid $60 for it so Im hopin I did ok. Ive seen similar on ebay and they're asking around $300 but I didnt know if that was a realistic price or if mine was newer or older.Thanks for lookin!  ;D
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Re: a VERY old water bucket... but how old?
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2011, 06:34:42 pm »
Your bucket is Chinese, and I would say over 100 years old. These are very popular and a lot are being imported here. I have five of them in different styles. None of mine are quite like yours, but here is one very much like yours dated at 1840. $60 is a fair price
http://www.chairaddict.com/recently-sold/antique-chinese-wooden-bucket/
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Re: a VERY old water bucket... but how old?
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2011, 09:05:40 pm »
Thanks Tales!! nice to see Im getting better determining age  ;D I really like the craftsmanship, easy to see why they're popular
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Re: a VERY old water bucket... but how old?
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2011, 01:49:30 am »
They are useful too! I use mine for storing DVD's and fuel for the pellet stove.
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Re: a VERY old water bucket... but how old?
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2011, 04:46:29 pm »
Great bucket, J&L!
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