Rare 19th century American leather fire bucket, stamped J. Boyd Boston for the Calais Club.
Made by James Boyd's Boston firm, founded in 1819 and well known as makers of leather fire hose, buckets and helmets. This example is from the Calais Fire Club located in Calais, Maine — a documented J. Boyd Boston type from 1833.
Deep forest green with hand-painted gilt scrollwork and banner reading CALAIS CLUB. Wonderful timeworn patina with all-over crazing and wear consistent with age. Solid leather body, stitched base.
Details:
• Maker: J. Boyd, Boston
• Era: c.1830s-1850s
• Material: Leather with polychrome and gilt paint
• Condition: Good antique - wear, scuffs, paint loss and crazing, top rim with age wear. No handle, structurally sound.
Measures: 13”h x 8”d (across the top)