When you see firkins listed for sale, they are most frequently described as a "sugar bucket" or just "bucket." Sometimes (especially ones which have been artistically painted), you'll see them called "sewing boxes." It is rare to see one correctly described as to its purpose as a butter keeper, because for the most part, the original insulative lining is not present. I picked mine up at a yard sale for a whopping $5 and was surprised to find the liner intact, not even cracked with age. I'm sure many of them must have been put to use as sugar buckets when their liners deteriorated, hence the misconception. Mine is serving its firkin purpose as a cat-proof needlework stash. Critter would love to get the lid off, but so far, he hasn't figured out how it works.
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