Antique Wooden Wood Dan Patch Food Tonic Pail Bucket NR

This listing is for an antique wooden pail from the International Stock Food Company, started by Marion Willis Savage in 1886. Savage became most well-known for his purchase of Dan Patch, the "world's fastest pacing horse." The pail measures about 13.5" inches in diameter and 12.5" inches high (19" inches high with the handle). It's in very good overall condition with some scuffs, discoloration, and wear. This listing has no reserve price so don't miss your chance to win!

From Indianahistory.com:

"The year 1903 saw Dan Patch cement his reputation as the "World's Fastest Pacing Horse," breaking every possible record for that style of racing. During the racing season the horse set new records for the half-mile distance, the one-mile distance (breaking Star Pointer's standard), the two-mile distance, and every other type of record Savage could find for his horse to break. Savage's advertising centered on the pacer, and the names Dan Patch and International Stock Food became synonymous. Advertisements for the company claimed that Dan Patch became the "Undisputed World's Champion" only nine months after commencing his International Stock Food diet."