SOLD
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Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:11 pmby joey_ingram
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Sat Jan 08, 2011 9:30 pmby rainjer
Based on the shape & the lower handle, I would bet it is some sort of smelting pot for lead.
Jeremy
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Sat Jan 08, 2011 9:57 pmby joey_ingram
thinking of buying it,but would like to make sure of the quality if possible.
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Sun Jan 09, 2011 11:43 amby Dale M.
rainjer wrote:Based on the shape & the lower handle, I would bet it is some sort of smelting pot for lead.
Jeremy
Don't think so, its to big for that also most lead pots I have seen do not have tipping handle.... Think it really is a "bean" pot....
Dale
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Sun Jan 09, 2011 1:10 pmby Kevin A
IMHO, anything with a gate mark is going to be 100 plus years old. Regardless of the name, those old castings are all of decent quality.
I do have some concerns about those shiny spots inside that pot, you'll want to make sure it's not lead.
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Mon Jan 10, 2011 2:14 amby joey_ingram
the shipping is more than the pot...
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Mon Jan 10, 2011 2:51 amby joey_ingram
I want to know what this is worth because the shipping is 15 bucks.Is it worth it?
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Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:25 amby bobhenry
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absolutely ! It will get sniped off of here for about $50.00 at the last second and show up in an antique store for around $100.00.
Yes it is well worth it. The fact the pour gate is showing indicates it to be close to 100 yaes old. You will probably never know the foundry name but they are wonderful for making yeast bread as well as any kind of stews soups etc, As stated above they were primarily for making jellies and jams and are without a lid for that reason (so the liquids would evaporate and allow the goodies to thicken). I found that a 10" lodge camp oven lid fits mine like it was made for it. Be sure and ask seller to assure you it is crack free some have been knocked around and damaged.
