Brooks & Patton No. 9 Tea Kettle
A rare No. 9 tea kettle from Brooks & Patton of Columbus, Ohio — the foundry whose principal, Alexander G. Patton, later acquired the Columbus Hollow Ware Company. SSC documents the piece that bridges two chapters of Columbus cast iron history.
Cast Iron Posnet — “D.O.-52” Marking
A small cast iron posnet marked "D.O.-52" — three legs, a hanging loop, and a marking nobody can identify. SSC documents this hearth-era mystery piece in full detail and invites the collector community to help solve it.