Lot 6 , A set of four Victorian painted stoneware spirit barrels, I.Whisky, SCH.Whisky, Rum and Brandy, 14in and 11.5in.

A set of four Victorian painted stoneware spirit barrels, I.Whisky, SCH.Whisky, Rum and Brandy, all with original brass taps, 14in and 11.5in.
Estimate £300-500

I.Whisky, SCH.Whisky and Rum, all 14in and Brandy, 11.5in.
All are rather grubby and dirty, the larger barrels have an impressed number 3 and small drilled holes near the top, two of which are chipped away, painted decoration is very dirty and scuffed in places but all looks to be original, taps are fitted but loose on the Irish Whisky example where there is cracking around the rim of the tap aperture, the smaller Brandy barrel is impressed number 2, but otherwise in matching condition.


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Sold for £650