Accession No
1922.827
Description
Copper alloy cauldron, cast in two halves, with tripod feet and a suspended iron handle. The cauldron has: three short legs, each with a triangular cross-section, a collar between the leg and foot, a triangular foot, a central ridge at the top that extends upwards, and two ridges on each side that extend upwards and outwards; a slightly sagging base; a body with slightly tapered sides, two faint flash lines, and several chaplets; two, small, sharply angled, vertical lug handles between the rim and shoulder; an everted rim, slightly externally thickened; a D-shaped handle in two halves, joined centrally by a rivet through circular plates, and attached to the lugs by loops. Two holes at the top of the body repaired with copper alloy plates and lead solder.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Medieval 14th century 15th century
Source
Cambridge Antiquarian Society [monetary donor]; Ambrose, Cole [collector and vendor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1922.827
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
320mm x 330mm x 365mm Weight 8.52kg
Events
Context (Display)
Handwritten display label found with object reads: 'Bronze Cauldron. English. 15th cent. Cole-Ambrose Coll.'
Event Date
Author: Lizzy Peneycad
Context (Analysis)
Catalogue card notes: 'Almost certainly English. Date 14th Century AD.'
Event Date 1922
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1922.827: 'Bronze cauldron. Large with 3 feet and iron handle.'
Event Date 1922
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy cauldron, cast in two halves, with tripod feet and a suspended iron handle. The cauldron has: three short legs, each with a triangular cross-section, a collar between the leg and foot, a triangular foot, a central ridge at the top that extends upwards, and two ridges on each side that extend upwards and outwards; a slightly sagging base; a body with slightly tapered sides, two faint flash lines, and several chaplets; two, small, sharply angled, vertical lug handles between the rim and shoulder; an everted rim, slightly externally thickened; a D-shaped handle in two halves, joined centrally by a rivet through circular plates, and attached to the lugs by loops. Two holes at the top of the body repaired with copper alloy plates and lead solder.
Event Date 7/2/2024
Author: Lizzy Peneycad
FM:45226
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