ATLAS - Antique three-legged cast iron pot - Container - Cast iron
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ATLAS 1/4 Potjie Pot
This is a small, three-legged cast iron potjie (also known as a witch's pot), a 1/4-inch size from the European brand ATLAS. It's an old-fashioned outdoor cooking utensil, cast iron in one piece, and comes with the original cast iron lid and metal handle. Mainstream production period was approximately 1950-1970s (mid-20th century).
Craftsmanship characteristics: Sand casting, the mold seam is clearly visible on the bottom, without modern machining or polishing; the lettering on the mold is bold and deeply cast.
Brand: ATLAS
Model/Specification: 1/4-inch small capacity, old-fashioned South African Potjie outdoor stew pot, originally used for stewing food over a campfire, small capacity for a single person.
Material: Sand-cast cast iron
Structure: Three-legged support, two handles, movable handle, original cast iron lid
Era: Mid-to-late 20th century European cast iron utensil
Dimensions: Approximately 12cm in diameter, approximately 14cm in height
ATLAS 1/4 Potjie Pot
This is a small, three-legged cast iron potjie (also known as a witch's pot), a 1/4-inch size from the European brand ATLAS. It's an old-fashioned outdoor cooking utensil, cast iron in one piece, and comes with the original cast iron lid and metal handle. Mainstream production period was approximately 1950-1970s (mid-20th century).
Craftsmanship characteristics: Sand casting, the mold seam is clearly visible on the bottom, without modern machining or polishing; the lettering on the mold is bold and deeply cast.
Brand: ATLAS
Model/Specification: 1/4-inch small capacity, old-fashioned South African Potjie outdoor stew pot, originally used for stewing food over a campfire, small capacity for a single person.
Material: Sand-cast cast iron
Structure: Three-legged support, two handles, movable handle, original cast iron lid
Era: Mid-to-late 20th century European cast iron utensil
Dimensions: Approximately 12cm in diameter, approximately 14cm in height
Details
Era
1900-2000
Iron type
Cast iron
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
South Africa
Manufacturer/brand
ATLAS
Material
Iron
Designer/artist/maker
Antique three-legged cast iron pot
Style
Antique
Colour
Black
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
14 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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