Antique Firkin Warm PatinaWhat a great middle to late 19th century firkin that exhibits a squatty form along with delicious patina that is considered desirable. The pronounced finger laps are also a great feature and so is the tiny dovetailing located on the top edge of each individual stave as shown in images 16 through 20. This firkin does have gentle Shaker characteristics though it cannot be confirmed if it is of the Shaker variety. The lid appears to be fashioned from oak