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Gorgeous Large Antique French Minnow (Bait) Bucket with Wire Latch Lid and Best Original Paint folk art candlestick each of which appear toThis 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