The Estate of Bessie Mae Carriss

Antique Three Legged Cast Iron Pot with Bail Handle

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Start price: $5

Estimated price: $40 - $80

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Description

A traditional three-legged cast iron pot, often referred to as a bean pot or hearth kettle. The vessel features a sand-cast body with a slightly textured surface and an integral mold seam visible near the base. It is designed with three short, integral feet and two cast-in ears that secure a heavy-gauge wire bail handle. The exterior and interior are finished in a dark, matte black coating. No maker marks, signatures, or embossed numbers are visible on the exterior, base, or interior of the item.Diameter: 9.75 inches at the rimHeight: 8 inches to the rimHeight: 13.5 inches with handle extended.