Antique Gated Cast Iron Cauldron Kettle With Bail and 4-Notch Maker's Mark

  

Manufactured sometime from the 1750's to the 1880's, this antique gate marked 3-legged cauldron kettle is in reasonable condition, considering it is well over 100 years old. The inside of the kettle has uneven seasoning. There are no cracks and there have been no repairs.

There is pitting on the deepest area of the inside. The approximate exterior diameter at the top lip is 9 3/4. The approximate height is 7 7/8.

I have done my best to describe and photograph this antique cast iron kettle to the best of my ability, however, please use the zoom function to inspect the pictures carefully. Our restoration procedure is a multi-step process that brings our cast iron cookware to its nearly original condition. We have no idea how the item may have been cared for or how it was seasoned previously, therefore we always remove all seasoning from cast iron cookware no matter how great the item looks.

When we start to season a newly restored item, the process starts with bare metal that is in close condition as when the item was manufactured. We never, ever use dangerous chemicals such as oven cleaner or lye in the restoration process. We don't use power tools to restore our cast iron cookware. Also, we don't restore our cast iron by using the self-cleaning oven method, which could result in warping the item. We restore all cast iron cookware using the same procedure, whether we intend to sell it, keep for ourselves or give to family and friends. This process results in a fantastic, smooth, shiny finish that will improve over time. There is no need to clean this cast iron skillet. I only use food-grade products during the restoration process. It is ready for you to start cooking immediately. I will pack this pan with generous amounts of bubble wrap, recyclable commercial-grade moving paper and heavy duty cardboard within a recyclable reusable corrugated cardboard box. My packing method conforms to the Wagner and Griswold Society (WAGS) guidelines. We are active members of the Wagner and Griswold Society.

We would be delighted to answer any questions and provide more pictures. How To Care For Your Cast Iron Cookware. Here's how I maintain my cast iron cookware. If there is little or no sticking, I add a little luke-warm water and a drop or two of Dawn liquid detergent and scour with a non-scratch scouring pad like ScotchBrite.

Some people would be mortified that I use dish soap. Others think there's no issue. I use it sparingly and have never had a problem. If the pan has a lot of stuff stuck to the cooking surface, I add about 1/2 luke-warm water and let it soften the stuck-on areas. Then I use a Lodge polycarbonate scraper. You should be able to find a two-pack at your grocery store. Then I use the Dawn/ScotchBrite again.

After the kettle is thoroughly dry, set your oven on lowest heat and sit the kettle, upside down, inside. Slowly raise the temperature just enough so that the kettle is hot to the touch. Once the temperature is reached, turn the oven off. Apply a very thin coat of cooking oil EVOO, grapeseed, Crisco, whatever you use while cooking. Using a paper towel, wipe off the excess oil, otherwise the surface will become sticky.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Cookware\Other Collectible Cookware". The seller is "cast_iron_connoisseurs" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

1. Shape: Round
2. Model: Unmarked Kettle
3. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
4. Custom Bundle: No
5. Item Height: 7 7/8\
6. Item Depth: Approximate Interior Depth - 7 1/2\
7. Material: Cast Iron
8. Heat Resistance: Normal cooking range.
9. Stove Type Compatibility: Campfire
10. Type of Oven: Camp Stove
11. Capacity: Approximately One Gallon
12. Type: Cauldron Pot
13. Features: Round with gate marked bottom, Gate mark., Bail, 4-Notch Maker's Mark
14. Antique: Yes
15. Color: Black
16. Vintage: Yes
17. Item Length: Height - 7 7/8\
18. Number of Items in Set: One item only.
19. Item Weight: 8 - 9 Pounds, Including Packaging.

20. Brand: Unbranded
21. Set Includes: Pot Only
22. Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
23. Time Period Manufactured: Sometime From Mid 1750's to Late 1800's.
24. Surface Coating: Solid cast iron
25. Item Diameter: Exterior Diameter at Lip - 9 3/4\