Gorgeous Large Antique French Minnow (Bait) Bucket with Wire Latch Lid and Best Original Paint folk art candlestick probably by a school child

probably by a school child long ago

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

dot-less fronts that I really love

the more off-square

with some damage to the splint ash that holds one of the handles in place (the ash shows cracking

Gorgeous Large Antique French Minnow (Bait) Bucket with Wire Latch Lid and Best Original Paint folk art candlestick probably by a school childThis 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