Red Painted Wood Keg with Rope Handle

13 x 11 inches. A coopered wooden keg featuring a stave construction secured by seven iron bands. The exterior is finished in a weathered red paint. The flat circular head contains a single bung hole. A thick, twisted rope handle is attached to the side via iron hardware loops. The wooden staves are arranged vertically and show a slight taper towards the top and bottom. The iron hoops are secured to the staves with several small metal staples or nails driven through the bands. No maker's marks, brewery names, or brand logos are visible on the staves or heads. A wooden ruler used for scale is marked MADE IN U.S.A.