Antiques & Collectables, Coins, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)

Antiques & Collectables, Coins, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)

Catalogue

Lot 88: Late 19th or early 20th-century enamelled metal cooking pot with cover and bail handle

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Start price: £40

Estimated price: £60 - £75

Buyer's Premium:

A utilitarian enamelled pressed metal cooking pot, likely constructed from steel, featuring a black exterior and a light blue enamelled interior. The vessel has a cylindrical body and is fitted with a domed cover that has a riveted strap handle. It is equipped with a wrought iron swing bail handle featuring a central notch designed for hanging over an open fire or on a cooking crane. The interior is finished with a pale blue fired enamel. No maker’s marks or factory stamps are visible.
Diameter: approximately 26cm.


Condition report:

The item is in used, antique condition. The exterior black enamel retains a gloss but shows scattered scuffing, minor scratches, and small losses. The interior light blue enamel is mostly intact with staining and wear consistent with age and use. The domed lid shows significant deterioration with heavy surface oxidation, rust, and pitting across the top. The iron swing handle has a rusted, oxidized patina throughout.