H1011 Rare, Late 19th century original mustard painted oyster bucket with red painted hand-stenciled advertising for “Norfolk Oyster Co – Boston” and the number “960” is stenciled in the same red paint on the top and side of the bucket. This heavy, Shaker-style bucket features a hinged lid with iron hasp, iron handle with diamond-shaped escutcheon attachments and thick, wooden staved sides secured with three iron bands. The interior retains an old oyster white painted surface. Measures 10 ½” tall x 9 ¼” top diameter x 10 ¾” bottom diameter. NOTE: Reference can be found for Norfolk Oyster Company - Wholesale Oyster Dealers - 85 Causeway and 172 Atlantic Ave - Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States - 1850-1900
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