S/5638 Antique Treen 19th Century Willow Banded Oak Scottish Costrel

A most attractive staved oak Scottish costrel, which is banded in willow at both ends. It has a raised bung hole, which has a brass plate and a hollow domed cap, which fits the cork bung and it has a brass turn catch to secure it when closed. The ends of the barrel are glazed, so that one can see the amount of the contents within. The whole has a pleasing pale colour and retains a patination.

Sold 4¾ in. (12 cm.) Wide
4 in. (10 cm.) Deep
10 in. (25.5 cm.) High
Scottish Circa 1840