WOODEN WATER CANTINER BARREL OF MADAME DUCHAN FROM THE 2nd REGIMENT OF THE GRENADIERS OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, Second Empire. 33815
Oval wooden barrel painted in tricolor polychrome with a white central part; the outer parts are painted blue and scarlet, with brass hoops. The ends are painted scarlet, one side with the inscription "Mme DUCHAN", and on the other side a flaming bomb bearing the numeral 2 with a brass pouring tap at the bottom. The central white part is painted in gold with an imperial eagle, and each of the two lateral parts is painted with two gold grenades. At the center on top, there is an opening closed with a painted metal cap intended for a cork stopper.
White lacquered calfskin banner with brass trimming and hardware.
Ends: Height 10.5 cm, width 8.5 cm.
Height in the center 14 cm (with the cork stopper opening).
Total width 23.5 cm.
France.
Second Empire.
Good condition.
Reference :
33815