Lot 604: Archibald Kenrick and Sons Victorian Cast Iron Cooking Pot with Lid and Stand
A Victorian cast iron three-piece cooking assembly manufactured by Archibald Kenrick and Sons of West Bromwich. The set comprises a bulbous cooking pot with a thick swinging bail handle, a domed lid with a rectangular tab handle, and a separate circular base stand featuring two D-shaped side handles. The side of the pot bears a circular embossed maker mark with the text KENRICK and SONS surrounding the numeral 7 and LBS. This piece is a typical example of nineteenth-century industrial holloware from the West Midlands region.
Weight: 7 lbs (as marked)
Dimensions: 25 cm x 30 cm approximately.
Condition report:
The item is in an unrestored state with significant surface oxidation and heavy rust visible across the lid and the interior of the base. There is accumulated dust and cobwebs consistent with long-term storage. The casting appears structurally sound with no evidence of cracks. Several adhesive labels are present, including three white square lot stickers marked 7 and a small orange sticker on the lid.
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