Very Large Brass Repousse Firewood Bucket

British/Continental, 19th century, large deep form with hammered and incised decoration, crest surmounted by plumed helm and foliate decoration, lion mask and ring side carrying handles, resting on three hairy paw feet, 29-1/4 x 26-3/4 in.

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia
Condition Report: surface dirt layer and accretion, some dents and warping to metal, some areas of verdigris, especially at feet and masks