new to me pot

[Steve_K]

Hello. I recently porchased a cast iron pot that has the following cast in a circle on the bottom. DRSPERRY & CO BATAVIA ILL
In the middle of that circle the number 50 is cast.
What do I have?
Thank you.

 

[Doug D.]

Need a photo of the entire bottom.

 

[Steve_K]

Picture..........

 

[Doug D.]

The logo doesn't tell us anything about the type of pot. Photos need to be of the bottom, showing the entire piece plus handles if any.

 

[Steve_K]

A few specs.
19" deep
35" wide at rim.
31" id at top.
It has 2 bosses 7" from the rim that are in alignment with each other but not centered.
Measuring the circumference from one boss to the other it measures 44" one side and 55" the other way so if you were to hang or set it on these bosses it would tilt.
On the rim of the 55" side there is a plate (see picture) with a 1.75" notch and two holes 2.25" center to center.
Let me know what other information you need to help me with this.
the stand in the pictures is not made to the pot.
sorry if the pictures are a little blurry.

 

[Steve_K]

Pictures............

 

[Steve_K]

Pictures.............

 

[Steve_K]

Pictures.............................

 

[DonnaM]

Wow--nice pot!

 

[SpurgeonH]

I don't know what it is, but it's cool. Reminds me of a foundry melting pot.

Also, it's interesting to learn what Dr. Sperry was doing before he invented Topsiders.

 

[Sharon Shuman]

Maybe used to render lard? Lots of hog raising in this part of the world. Have never seen the mark either--nice find Steve.

 

[TonyR]

Had a DR Sperry skillet. Sold, but here's the thread w a photo
http://www.castironcollector.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2474&highlight=sperry

 

[Steve_K]

Thanks for the replies everyone. Is there any thing else I can do that would help identify it?
I really like this thing.

 

[TonyR]

I tried contacting what's left of the Sperry company but got no reply.
http://www.castironcollector.com/sperry.php
http://www.bataviahistoricalsociety.org/foundry.htm