The H.S. Pease Enameled Three-Leg Safety Kettle
Museum Collection, Ohio Foundry Corridor, Cincinnati Manufacturers, Kettles & Hollow Ware, Enameled Cast Iron Steve Thaman Museum Collection, Ohio Foundry Corridor, Cincinnati Manufacturers, Kettles & Hollow Ware, Enameled Cast Iron Steve Thaman

The H.S. Pease Enameled Three-Leg Safety Kettle

A one-of-a-kind survival — an enameled three-leg safety kettle from a Cincinnati inventor-manufacturer whose patents spanned three decades, with its porcelain interior intact after more than 130 years. Preserved exactly as found.

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Superior Foundry Inc. Cast Iron Melting Scoop
Ohio Foundry Corridor, Industrial Tool & Hardware, Museum Collection Steve Thaman Ohio Foundry Corridor, Industrial Tool & Hardware, Museum Collection Steve Thaman

Superior Foundry Inc. Cast Iron Melting Scoop

Finding one piece from Superior Foundry is hard. Finding two is what happens when you know what to look for. This melting scoop carries the same Cleveland mark as the miniature bowl — and its original working patina tells the story of a tool that actually melted metal in a Cleveland workshop.

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Fanner Mfg. Co. Cast Iron Glue Melting Pot
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Fanner Mfg. Co. Cast Iron Glue Melting Pot

A complete, unrestored cast iron glue melting pot from Fanner Mfg. Co. of Cleveland, Ohio — founded 1891, acquired by Textron 1958. Double-walled water-jacket construction with original hinged lid featuring ornate circular relief face and raised manufacturer lettering, original D-ring loop handle, original bail hinge, and matching outer vessel. All components present and original. SSC Catalog No. SSC-FANNER-GLUEPOT-c1900-001.

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