ANTIQUE LEADED BRONZE CAULDRON. CAST AT THE FATHERS FOUNDRY, MONTACUTE, SOMERSET IN THE 17th CENTURY.
THIS CAULDRON BEARS THE SYMBOL OF THE 'THREE ARCS' SCRATCH MARK THAT APPEAR ON MOST PIECES CAST FROM THIS FOUNDRY.(see image)
THE SURVIVED INTACT FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. AQUIRED A SMALL HOLE TO ONE SIDE.
THE THREE FEET HAVE BEEN WORN DOWN OVER THE CENTURIES SO THE BELLY IS NOW IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND.