Antique Mottled Gray Agateware Graniteware Small Berry Bucket with Wire Handle
Description: A nice antique small agateware or graniteware berry bucket or pail. This unlidded primitive bucket has a round flat base with straight rising sides having a rolled rim. The bucket has two side metal loops, rivetted to the sides near the top, used to hang a wire handle having a semicircular shape. The piece has a nice mottled gray colored enamel throughout the exterior and interior. The mottling is a darker gray when compared to the general color of the background. This beautiful American agateware berry pail has a beautiful design, color, and shape. The bottom of the piece is also enameled in the same coloring as the entire exterior and interior of the pot. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: Uncertain, but most likely mid to late 1800 (mid to late 19th century).
Origin: Was acquired at an estate auction in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Size: The pail measure ~3 5/8" diameter at the base and is ~2 5/8" high to the top of the rim. The piece weighs almost 3.5 ounces.
Maker: Unknown
Marks: Unmarked
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a nice piece of Americana that would display nicely in any collection.
Condition: The bucket is in very good condition and looks good to display. The piece has no breaks or repairs. It shows signs of rust at several of the spots where the enameling is lost and in the bottom of the inside along the edge. It has surface chips with associated enamel losses on the exterior, which can be seen in the photos and along the top edge. We do not see chips or enamel losses on the inside. The rolled edge has many chips, enamel losses and signs of rust. The swivel wire handle shows minor signs of rust but is solid and intact. Be that as it may this is a very nice old piece worthy of a spot in your collection. Please view photos for additional condition information.
