Antique Country Primitive Staved Wooden Piggin Bucket with Iron Bands

Just found in an old barn, this primitive, staved, piggin bucket in very good shape! Made of pine staves, it's virtually untouched and just as it was discovered! This piece measures about 13 3/4 inches high overall, with an opening diameter of about 10 1/2 inches. The bottom diameter measures around 9 to 9 1/2 inches across, however, measurements in primitive pieces often vary in places due the imprecise way they were made. v

The wooden staves of this bucket are held tightly together by thick, forged, iron bands that keep it tight and strong. The staves swell when wet and squeeze against the bands making it watertight. One of the wooden staves extends higher than the rest and serves as a handle of sorts. It has a large hole that enables it to be carried using a shoulder yoke, hung on a nail when not in use, or a rope put through it to be used to lower it into a well, creek, or pond.

This piece dates back to the 19th Century and shows plenty of age from past use and wear. It sat unused for decades, hidden under piles of stuff and has an old, original, patina that only the passage of time could have created. We brushed off dirt and residue and cleaned it up some. Nothing has been added to enhance its appearance. It has all the charms of old wood that make it beautiful including ground-in dirt, grooves, raised graining, small worm holes, and signs of past use. Its patina is gorgeous and not something that could be replicated. There is no infestation, rot, or bad smells. The bottom is solid, sturdy and in good shape.

If you like primitives, especially those with nice color and worn surfaces, you'll love this piggin! It has a wonderful, country appearance and looks great displayed almost any place!

*Free local pick up available in the Western NY area.