S/5828 Antique Treen Small 19th Century Iron Banded Staved Child's Costrel

A small and unusual staved oak child's costrel, having four riveted iron bands in the usual manner and fitted with an original folding iron handle. The bung hole has a ring handled metal capped tapered cork bung and is raised on a chamfered sided raised platform. The whole has an excellent rich colour and retains a good patination.

Sold 5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) High
3½ in. (9 cm.) Diameter English Circa 1820