This small black iron smelting pot is likely from as early as the 1800s, but I have listed it as a 1910s - 20s era pot to be on the safe side. Made of heavy black iron, this small pot was used in any number of professions, including Smithing, printing, and bullet making. Used to melt down lead to later mold into specific shapes, like lead lettering on a manual printing press, or iron work used in architecture.

4. 4 lbs

3 and 1/2" tall

4" wide

Condition: In good antique shape. Still workable, but has some rust on the inside of the bottom of the pot.

Marked with a number 5, and what looks like a capital letter H.

Weighs 4.4 lbs, and comes in an 8 x 8 x 8 box.

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage seller in Lake Oswego, OR.