Item 1664
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Made by the Southard & Co foundry of Peekskill, NY, which later became the Southard, Robertson Stove Works. Piece can be dated closely as the company took the Southard & Co name in 1857, and changed it to Southard & Frost in 1859. Even assuming the bail is original the piece would still date from pre 1870 if the pattern was not changed to reflect the new company name. Ironically both their factory in Peekskill and their showroom in New York City were located on the identically named Water Street so to which location the mark on the bottom refers is up to interpretation. In either case it’s very cool to think this pot has moved less than 35 miles from where it was made more than 150 years ago.
This style of kettle was used for bread baking, as well as cooking. Often called a bean pot, it most resembles a cast iron bucket. Interior was stone polished, albeit roughly and polishing marks, oft mistakenly called mill marks are visible, as are casting flaws and some roughness associated with age. For all that it is in remarkable shape and could be used easily. Pot has three tiny “feet” designed to lift it off it’s gate so it can stand flat. Anvil style posts hold the bail in place.
Marked: “Southard & Co. 6 Water St. NY ” in a cartouche style badge on the bottom of the pot
8” diameter, ~6” high
Cleaned via lye method, hand buffed and seasoned with 3 layers of non-GMO canola oil.
No cracks, chips or wobble when tested on a sheet of glass. Cooking surface is in remarkable shape for it’s age and very usable.
$110 shipped
As always we are happy to take back pieces if you are not 100% satisfied. (Please see return policy)
