Gorgeous Large Antique French Minnow (Bait) Bucket with Wire Latch Lid and Best Original Paint folk art candlestick and surely there are many

and surely there are many sorts of things it could be used for now

A fun little curiosity

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each of which appear to have been carved from one piece of wood

I've had a few pieces of 19th c

Gorgeous Large Antique French Minnow (Bait) Bucket with Wire Latch Lid and Best Original Paint folk art candlestick and surely there are manyThis is a beautiful thing, whether or not one has ever cast a fishing line in one's life. It is a large antique bait bucket minnow pail in original green (beautifully worn and aged) paint, French I believe, early 1900s. With a very lyrical, perfectly working wire clasp mechanism locking the lid, as detailed that loop of wire raises as a handle for locking unlocking it, then lies flat once closed. Great form, nice bail handle, perfect patina, just