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Waterbury Brass Co. Brass Pail c. 1851-

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:75.00 - 250.00 USD
Waterbury Brass Co. Brass Pail c. 1851-
This lot offers an exquisite Waterbury Brass Co. brass pail - Patented December 16. 1851 by H. W. Hayden's. This brass pail which was around for the end of the fur trade era was believed to be used by Native Americans as a basic trade tool. This bucket is entirely brass with an iron rolled lip and an iron handle. is stamped on the bottom with "H. W. Hayden's - PATENT - DEC. 16 1851 - Manufactured By The Waterbury Brass Co.". This pail is in good condition, and has a magnificent patina. The pail measures 6 3/4" tall with the handle folded down, and 11 1/2" across.