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Lot 194 : RHODE ISLAND LEATHER FIRE BUCKET, 1826

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RHODE ISLAND LEATHER FIRE BUCKET, 1826
original paint, No 1/S. W. Bridgham/1826, 13"h (not incl. handle); 8"diam.
Samuel Willard Bridgham (1776-1840) born in Sekonk, Massachusetts, was the first mayor of Providence, Rhode Island in 1832 when Providence was incorporated as a city, and served until his death.
Paint loss, repairs to original handle.
Estimate: $300 - $500
Realized: $650 - Excluding Buyer's Premium


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