Avonmouth Whiskey Barrel from England Copper Straps Found in a Warehouse in Ruther Glen Virginia 24 inch tall
Junk Removal Cleanout
Hi Nathan,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This is a fun piece; full-sized spirit and wine casks are popular to convert into bar tables; this might make a nice stool with a glass insert to bring the top flush with the sides.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique Avonmouth green-painted copper bound whiskey barrel
made in England, late 19th/early 20th Century
The outer sides of the body green painted, the ends stencil-marked 777 / AVONMOUTH / 1 QT.
24 inches high
CONDITION: wear commensurate with age and use.
PROVENANCE: acquired at a junk removal clean-out
$150-250*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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