Old Antique Primitive Wooden Wood Bucket Barrel Keg

About this barrel

Collectors of country and farmhouse decor look for pieces like this antique primitive wooden barrel keg. Listed at $78 by an independent eBay seller, it's an old oak bucket-style keg that suits rustic shelves, mantels and porch displays.

Can an old wooden keg still hold liquid?

Treat it as decor first. The listing doesn't state a condition, so its dryness and any cracks or loose hoops are unknown. Read the description and zoom in on the photos before you plan to fill it.

• Ask the seller about the hoops, bottom boards and any repairs.
• Use it as a display piece, umbrella stand or holder for a potted plant.
• Check the listing for dimensions, since no size is given.
• Covered by the eBay Money Back Guarantee.

A one-of-a-kind find for a primitive collection or a cabin-style room.