19th-Century Cast Iron Cooking Pot with Bail Handle 3m evidence of its utilitarian origins

evidence of its utilitarian origins

The Patent Borax Co

MM - 13807 - 061025

JM - 120922 - 105396

19th-Century Cast Iron Cooking Pot with Bail Handle 3m evidence of its utilitarian originsHeavy cast iron cooking pot with round body, flat rim, and three short feet for hearth or campfire use. The pot is fitted with a forged iron bail handle for hanging over an open flame or carrying when filled. Its utilitarian design reflects the rugged cookware used in kitchens and homesteads of the late 19th century. Cast iron vessels like this were indispensable tools for boiling, stewing, or slow cooking over open hearths or outdoor fires. Their