Covered Cauldron - Copper Pot. 18th Century.

It is indeed a cooking pot and not a “dinner holder”, an often used and abusive name. Forged cylindrical body, assembled together with the bottom, by crenellated brass brazing. In this regard, for some time now, we have abandoned the expression "wolf teeth" for this type of solder, although it appears in reference books, yet written by authors reputed to be serious. Indeed, “the wolf's teeth” have an acute triangular shape, the best illustration of which is in the description of the sheepskin caps that adorn, among other things, the inside of the helmets of cuirassiers and dragons in the 19C. Similarly, we prohibit to describe the same solders, the expression "dovetail". The latter belong to the art of the carpenter and their trapezoidal cutout is not found on brassware pieces. This is why we prefer the “crenellated solder” formula, with all the nuances of width and spacing of the crenellations. Interlocking cover with ring and riveted trigger guard bail. Wrought iron handle, dangling on robust ears with riveted triangular plate. LG property mark Diameter: 18.5 cm. Height: 16 cm. 18th century. Very good condition, good density of metal. See additional information on: http://antiquites-lauginie.fr Free shipping by COLISSIMO for mainland France.