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Description
The interior bottom is oxidized (green; see photos). There are various methods for removing the oxidation (steel wool, Tarn-X, vinegar + salt, etc.), after which it could be polished with a brass polish. Some people, however, prefer the oxidized look.
Category
Metalware
Medium
Brass
Distinguishing marks
Stamped into the bottom: H.W. Hayden's Patent Dec. 16, 1851 Manfactured by The Ansonia Brass Company
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
10 inches tall, 15 inches wide at the mouth
Date Period
Patent date (stamped in bottom is 1851)
Weight
6.5 lbs.
History
Just an item that has been in our family for as long as I can remember. (I'm in my 60's).
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Price Paid (If known)
Not known
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