Fire Bucket by Steven Lalioff for Paul Jones

 

Photography by Jan Riser.

Fire Buckets by Steven Lalioff

Photo supplied by Steven Lalioff.

Cowan's Auction Item: Fire Bucket From the USS Independence, Ca War of 1812

Leather fire bucket from the USS Independence, ca 1812-1816, on which David Farragut served as a midshipmen from April to December of 1815. Stamped on bottom USNY / Boston. 16 in. high with handle, 9 in. dia. Launched at the Boston Navy Yard in June 1814, the USSIndependence, originally a ship of the line and the first to be commissioned by the US Navy, was the 90-gun flagship of Commodore William Bainbridge's squadron, under the command of Captain William Crane. On April 12, 1815, Farragut was assigned by Captain Crane to serve as his aide, and while in this position, Farragut became thoroughly familiar with every part of the ship. During his eight months aboard theIndependence, Farragut also developed a life-long friendship with surgeon's mate, Dr. Solomon Townsend.

Provenance:

 The Paul DeHaan Collection of Items Related to Admiral D.G. Farragut and the USS Hartford 

Condition:

 Repainted.

Est $1500 - $2500

Copy and photos from Cowan's Auction.

Steven Lalioff Fire Bucket

13 Rings Fire Bucket by Steven Lalioff

The painted design is based upon original artwork found on a fire bucket from the 18th c. The letters within the 13 interlocking rings reads; "Liberty & Peace"...a motto we can all cherish! Each ring has painted upon it the names of the 13 original States. The clasped hands is a design copied directly from an early fire bucket...this handshake holds a secret.

Copy and photo supplied by Steven Lalioff. More information of this bucket can be found here.

Fire Bucket by Steven Lalioff

Photo supplied by Steven Lalioff.