Large Antique Coopered Pig Salting Barrel with Lid, Rustic Coffee or Bar Table

This is a large antique West Country pig salter which dates to the Victorian era. The salter takes the form of a large coopered barrel which is strengthened with iron banding and topped with a heavy removable lid. Made of well aged pine it is a solid and substantial piece which has a lot of character and rustic charm. The barrel has a large iron handle to either side and the lid is edged with iron. It would make a fantastic display piece in a barn or could be used in a pub as a table. The salter has a waxed finish with a fantastic depth of character to the wood.