A PAIR OF GEORGE III PAINTED-LEATHER ARMORIAL FIRE-BUCKETS

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A PAIR OF GEORGE III PAINTED-LEATHER ARMORIAL FIRE-BUCKETS
Each of typical tapering form with carrying-handles to each side and removable zinc liner, the tapering body painted with a polychrome coat- of-arms of the Curriers Company inscribed 'Spes Nostra Deus' with close-nailed base, the leather handles replaced
14 in. (35.5 cm.) high; 11¼ in. (29 cm.) diameter (2)

Provenance

Almost certainly supplied to the Curriers Company of London.
Bought from Norman Adams, January 1968.

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Lot Essay

The Worshipful Company of Curriers, who dressed, levelled and greased tanned leather were granted a Charter by James I in 1605. The coat-of-arms was granted to the Company on the 8 August 1583 by Robert Cooke, Clarenceux King of Arms.

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