1866 Patent Brass Water Pail with Iron Bail Handle by Hayden's clocks Our staff has diligently cleaned

Our staff has diligently cleaned and moisturized this leather sofa so as to best preserve its character

James" stenciled across a yellow panel along the bottom

One of the belts was treated by Cling-Surface while the other was not

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The tin plates that make up the sign and the backing are magnetic

1866 Patent Brass Water Pail with Iron Bail Handle by Hayden's clocks Our staff has diligently cleanedc. 1860s 1870s; Hayden's Manufacturing Co. Ansonia, CT Heavy brass bucket produced by Hayden's Manufacturing Co., with stamped circular patent marks to the base noting the original December 16, 1851 patent, extended December 15, 1865, and reissued February 13, 1866. Hayden's was a prolific mid 19th century Connecticut brassworks, known for fine utilitarian wares ranging from buckets and kettles to oil lamps and hardware. This example is hand formed