Have drove past this building numerous times but the open hours never worked with ours. Tuesday was different, we had the time so stopped. This old building was big. At least a 50' by 100' filled with consignment items. Long isles were named, cross isles were not. Found some old cast iron items that we passed on. Oval wash tub with crack welded and the end had the bottom and side wall separated. Few other items were typical consignment prices. Found an old 3 legged kettle. Legs are about 2 ½" long, smooth bottom, flat bail hangers flush with the top, wire handle. 12" across the top, 5" deep, tapered sides. Only mark I could find was the number 2 on the bottom of the one bail hanger. Had been used to melt lead and the inside wall were splatter with lead remains. Bottom had not been cleaned off and was covered with soot. One dirty nasty piece to say the least. I saw a challenge so got it for $16. Crud Remover and the water hose took care of the dirt. Outside cleaned up real good. Have not started on the inside yet. Going to try a needle scaler to get the lead splatter off first. If that don't work with get the torch out, heat the lead and wipe it out quick with a thick wet rag. Tomorrows project.
