Cauldron

Description
This 7 gallon cauldron is characteristic of the maker John Sturton I of South Petherton. Features associated with John Sturton I include the lower parts of the lug handles protruding beyond the upper parts of the handle and the upper bodies being patched close to the founder's scratchmark, indicating an inherent casting weakness.
Accession Loan No.
TTNCM : 187/2004/117
Collection Class
Domestic & Social Life
Common Name
cauldron
Simple Name
cauldron
Production Person Surname
Sturton (I)
Production Person Initials
John
Period Classification
Post-Medieval (AD 1500-1800)
Production Date
1651-1725
Production Town
South Petherton
Production County
Somerset
Production Country
England
Production Continent
Europe
Material
metal, bronze

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