3 Leg Iron Cauldron
DateEarly 19th Century
Object NamePot
Mediumiron
ClassificationsDomestic
DimensionsOverall: Height: 15 cm, Diameter: 17.5 cm
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1954 by Rev. Francis C Donald.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS001417
About MeCast iron cauldrons and cooking pots were treasured as kitchen items for their durability and their ability to retain heat, which improved the quality of cooking meals. Before the introduction of the kitchen stove in the middle of the 19th century, meals were cooked in the hearth or fireplace, and cooking pots and pans were designed for use in the hearth. This meant that all cooking vessels had to be designed to be suspended on, or in, a fireplace. Cast iron pots were made with handles to allow them to be hung over a fire, or with legs so that they could stand up in the fireplace.
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