Old Sap Bucket with Great Patina and Hand-painted Orange "R" wedding basket There's a fair amount of

There's a fair amount of paint loss and cracking

2 5/8" across at bristles

which gives it great character and patina

I purchased this gorgeous early 20th century Papago or Pima basket in an online auction

but the glass is quite thick and I'd guess would not shatter very easily

Old Sap Bucket with Great Patina and Hand-painted Orange "R" wedding basket There's a fair amount ofI just love the look of this old sap bucket, I'd assume from the farm of a family whose last name began with "R", which is painted in the perfect orange. Perfect for filling with a bounty of squash or just picked apples, or using as a planter or vessel for a fall arrangement. Or fill with treats and gift to your best R named friend! There are a couple of small holes in the bottom, so a liner would be needed if filling with water or soil, and there is